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Definition difficult in British English

difficult adjective

adjective
/ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt/
1

not easy to do, deal with, or understand

Example

Choosing the winner was a difficult task.

Example

The exam questions were too difficult.

Example

It's difficult to say what time I will get home.

Example

Her behaviour became increasingly difficult to understand.

Example

Talking to teenagers can be difficult for parents.

Example

Ella finds the children very difficult to cope with.

Example

Her age made it difficult to get another job.

2

difficult conditions or situations cause a lot of problems and make it hard for you to succeed

Example

She had a difficult childhood.

Example

helping people who are in difficult circumstances

Synonyms and related words
difficult bad embarrassing difficult impossible trying
3

someone who is difficult never seems to be happy or satisfied with anything

Example

Martin was a difficult baby.

Synonyms and related words
bad-tempered irritable moody
4

not convenient, or involving a lot of problems

Example

Evenings are difficult - how about the morning?

Synonyms and related words
unsuitable inappropriate inconvenient
Definition difficult in British English