Difficult (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Hard to control; "a difficult child"; "an unmanageable situation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The class of rambunctious five-year-olds was proving to be a difficult group for the young teacher to manage.
- After years of struggle, the couple finally acknowledged that their difficult relationship was no longer sustainable.
- The athlete's difficult injury required months of intense physical therapy to fully recover.
- Managing the family business was a difficult task for the patriarch, especially during the economic downturn.
- The city's difficult homeless problem was exacerbated by the recent rise in unemployment and lack of affordable housing.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?".
Classification
All adjective clusters.