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difficult
adjective
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Divide difficult into syllables:

dif · fi · cult

How to pronounce difficult:

Definition of difficult:

difficult (adjective):
not easy to do, understand, or solve
hard to do, make, or carry out arduous
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.

Synonyms for difficult:

catchyelusiveunenviabledemandingroughtouchybafflingtroublesomeherculeangrueling
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Antonyms for difficult:

convenientaccommodatingtranquilrudimentaryleisurelylightheartedmercifulenjoyableuninspiringfathomable
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