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difficult

The word “difficult” has 3 syllables: dif-fi-cult

It's pronounced as /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/

What is synonym and antonym for difficult?

In the thesaurus, “difficult” has 92 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for difficult along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for difficult

Antonyms for difficult

Meanings of difficult

  • verb
    1. To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.
  • adjective
    1. Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
    2. (often of a person, or a horse, etc) Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.
    3. Unable or unwilling.

Example Sentences

  • This math problem is really difficult to solve.
  • She found it difficult to express her feelings.
  • Learning to play the violin can be difficult at first.
  • It is difficult to stay focused when there are many distractions.
  • The exam was more difficult than I had expected.

On this page you'll find 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to difficult, such as: Augean, abstract, abstruse, accessible, achievable, annoying, arduous.

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