Definition of Difficult
Difficult
dif·fi·cult


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
not easy to do, accomplish, or make, hard and requiring effort or skill;

e.g. Climbing a mountain is a difficult task.

(adjective)
characterized by problems or challenges, hard to deal with or overcome;

e.g. They have encountered a difficult problem with no solution. He is having a difficult time with his poor health.

(adjective)
not easy to satisfy, manage, or please, used to refer to a person;

e.g. He is a difficult person because he always wants things to go his way.

(adjective)
not easy to understand and therefore requiring some skill and/or effort;

e.g. This is a difficult topic that you will need to study.





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Quotes
  • "Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction." -- Brian Tracy




Phrases
  • pain in the neck



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