tricky

[trik-ee] / ˈtrɪk i /

ADJECTIVE

complicated, difficult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complex critical delicate intricate knotty precarious problematic risky rocky sensitive sticky thorny ticklish touchy unstable

WEAK

catchy involved perplexing quirky touch-and-go undependable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy simple smooth sailing solvable sure untroublesome

WEAK

uncomplicated

ADJECTIVE

deceptive, sly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shifty slippery smooth subtle treacherous

WEAK

artful astute cagey catchy clever crafty cunning deceitful deep delusive delusory devious dishonest foxy greasy guileful insidious intelligent keen misleading scheming shady sharp shrewd slick streetwise wily witted wry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forthright honest

WEAK

aboveboard frank

Example Sentences

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Giving health testing and monitoring gifts comes with some tricky etiquette questions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Australia still needed 205 to win on a tricky pitch at Perth Stadium and England had a chance of victory if their bowlers could fire again.

From BBC

Navigating the company’s future in Venezuela has become trickier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hodge needs 17 runs after the interval for his second Test century having negotiated some tricky moments throughout the day.

From Barron's

Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches the job description.

From BBC

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