DIFFICULT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Difficult

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: back-formation from difficulty

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdɪfɪklt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand

Short Definition:

needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand

Examples:
  • she had a difficult decision to make
  • the questions are too difficult for the children

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