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difficult

Pronunciation: [/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/]

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difficult: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use difficult in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(adjective) if something is not easy and requires effort or skill to accomplish

Example

The exam was difficult, but I studied hard and did well.

Example

The task was not difficult at all; I finished it quickly.

Example

Do you find multiplication problems difficult to solve?

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) if a person is hard to please or get along with, they can be described as difficult

Example

She is a difficult boss to work for, but she knows how to get results.

Example

He is not a difficult person to talk to; he is very friendly and easygoing.

Example

Do you think your teacher is difficult to communicate with?

How to pronounce difficult

Pronunciation: [/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/]

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