abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |
adagio |
in dance, a slow lyrical duet or trio involving difficult lifts and turns. [1/4 definitions] |
adroit |
skillful in difficult or complicated circumstances; clever; resourceful. [1/2 definitions] |
a hard row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
a long row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
arduous |
difficult to climb; steep. [1/3 definitions] |
a tough nut to crack |
a problem or situation that is difficult to solve or cope with. [1/2 definitions] |
awkward |
difficult to use, deal with, or manage. [1/4 definitions] |
bail1 |
(informal) to help out of a difficult situation (often fol. by "out"). [1/5 definitions] |
bear2 |
(informal) a difficult experience or problem. [1/5 definitions] |
be there for (someone) |
to give one's support to (another), esp. during a difficult time for that person emotionally. |
bitch |
(offensive) a difficult or lewd woman. [1/3 definitions] |
box1 |
a difficult situation; predicament; dilemma. [1/9 definitions] |
bumpy |
(informal) rough or difficult. [1/3 definitions] |
burdensome |
difficult to bear; trying. |
canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
challenge |
an interesting or difficult problem or task. [1/7 definitions] |
Chinese puzzle |
an intricate, difficult puzzle or problem. |
choosy |
difficult to please; careful or cautious in choosing; very selective. |
chore |
an unpleasant, difficult, or tedious task. [1/2 definitions] |
cloud |
to make sad or otherwise difficult; trouble. [1/8 definitions] |