Comparative for requiring great effort or exertion
“He prepared himself for the difficult task of running the marathon.”
Comparative for hard to comprehend mentally
“Bobby had to give up on the Sudoku puzzle as it was too difficult.”
Comparative for not easy to please or satisfy
“She quit her job because her boss had a penchant for being difficult.”
Comparative for stubborn, or inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or demanded
“Juliet had been a difficult child all along. Her adoptive parents found it hard to manage her.”
Comparative for characterized by causing hardships or problems
“We are living through a difficult economic climate where unemployment is high.”
Comparative for disobedient in nature
“Charlie was a difficult child who would throw regular tantrums.”
Comparative for inopportune or inconvenient
“Your request for a favor has come at a difficult time.”
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