tricky

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Difficult to do or deal with.

Meanings of «tricky»

1 · adjective

difficult to do or deal with

This math problem is tricky and takes a long time.

2 · adjective

cunning or willing to deceive people

Be careful, that salesman can be very tricky and dishonest.

Similar: cunning crafty sly

Translation

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«tricky» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

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TR Türkçe

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UZ O‘zbek

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The difference between similar words

not easy to do

difficultthe usual word for not easyThis test is very difficult.

toughhard and needs strength or effortIt was a tough week at work.

trickyhard because you need care or skillParking in the city is tricky.

challenginghard, but interesting and good to tryShe has a challenging new job.

Word family

trick A2 · nountricky B1 · adjectivetrickery C1 · noun

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