Difficult
Adjective
UK
/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/
US
/ˈdɪf.ə.kəlt/
Definition
Hard to do, understand, or deal with.
Example
"The task is difficult."
"Solving the puzzle was difficult because it had many tiny, confusing pieces."
"She is a difficult person to convince, as she always questions every detail before agreeing."
Explanation
“Difficult” is an adjective used to describe something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with. For example, a difficult exam has many challenging questions. Climbing a mountain is difficult because it takes strength and practice. It can also describe people: if someone is “difficult,” they are hard to work with or please. The word shows struggle, effort, or complexity. It does not mean impossible, just that it requires extra effort, skill, or patience.