difficult
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
During her police interviews, "it was already very difficult to recount the events for the first time", she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
City officials in Sausalito, where Elaine Forbes began her job as city manager on July 1, said the weekend arrest was “a difficult development for our city staff and our community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
On top of that, rising construction costs have made it difficult to build a profitable high-rise, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Chemsdine Talbi was a bright spark for Morocco when used and Brian Brobbey proved as difficult to play against as ever when leading the line for the Netherlands.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Things that are difficult to pronounce, or obscure terms that Americans aren’t familiar with —those are bad code names.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing difficult
President Obama's second inaugural address
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Angels in the Snow"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!