CEFR A2

difficult

adjective

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.

Examples

The exam was very difficult, and I'm not sure I passed.
It's difficult to explain the complex theory in simple terms.

Synonyms: hard, tough, challenging, arduous

Anaversity is an English-learning platform with private classes, Ani practice, and Campus tools for reading, listening, vocabulary, quizzes, level checks, and progress.

difficult (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Definition

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.

Examples

The exam was very difficult, and I'm not sure I passed.
It's difficult to explain the complex theory in simple terms.
She found it difficult to adjust to her new job.

How to Use difficult

difficult to + verb (prepositional phrase): Requires significant effort or skill to perform an action. — "It is difficult to master a new language quickly."
difficult for someone (prepositional phrase): Describes a challenge experienced by a specific person. — "The journey was difficult for the elderly passengers."

Synonyms of difficult

Words with a similar meaning to difficult:

Antonyms of difficult

Words with the opposite meaning to difficult:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary