How do you pronounce 'difficult' and what does it mean?
difficult
adjective
How to pronounce difficult?
The word difficult sounds like dif-fi-cult
/'dɪfə,kəlt/
What is the definition of difficult?
adjectivehard to control
Examples
- a difficult child
adjectivenot easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
Examples
- a difficult task
- nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access
- difficult times
What is the definition of 'difficult'?
- Difficult is an adjective that describes something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with.
What are synonyms of 'difficult'?
- challenging
- hard
- demanding
- tricky
- complex
What are antonyms of 'difficult'?
- easy
- simple
- straightforward
How can 'difficult' be used in a sentence?
- This math problem is very difficult to solve.
- Learning a new language can be difficult.
- She found it difficult to concentrate in a noisy environment.
What is the noun form of 'difficult'?
- difficulty
What is the adverb form of 'difficult'?
- difficultly
What is the origin of the word 'difficult'?
- The word 'difficult' comes from the Latin word 'difficilis', which means 'hard' or 'burdensome'.
Is 'difficult' a common word?
- Yes, 'difficult' is a common word in the English language.
Can 'difficult' be used to describe a person?
- Yes, 'difficult' can be used to describe a person who is hard to please or deal with.
What is the opposite meaning of 'difficult' when used to describe a person?
- The opposite meaning of 'difficult' when used to describe a person is 'easygoing' or 'compliant'.
