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Difficult Definition & Meaning

difficult
adjective
  1. 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?"
  2. hard to control; "a difficult child", "an unmanageable situation"

"Difficult" in song lyrics

See how difficult is used in real songs:

  • "I'm Vast Aire, I'm not a hard MC, I'm difficult"
    Atoms Family f/ Vast Aire — Cholesterol
  • "We're the same since our aim remains to make each others jobs more difficult"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?
  • "It ain't that difficult"
    Bishop Lamont — Translator

Words that rhyme with difficult

Usage tips for "difficult"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "difficult" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for difficult to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does difficult mean?
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?" hard to control; "a difficult child", "an unmanageable situation"
What part of speech is difficult?
Difficult is an adjective.
How many definitions does difficult have?
Difficult has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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