Difficult

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Requiring considerable effort, skill, or determination to accomplish or understand. It describes challenging or problematic situations.

“Learning a new language can be difficult but rewarding.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Syllables

dif·fi·cult

Related Words

Synonyms

challenging hard demanding complex

Antonyms

easymanageable

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Nine letters with repeated 'f' and 'i' - watch for double letters

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; double 'f' and balanced distribution add value

Words Related to Difficult

Words you can make from Difficult

Shorter words formed from the letters in “difficult”.

cliff clift cluff culti fluid licit litui lucid ticul cuff cuif cuit cult dict diff duci duct duff duit dulc dult fict fili filt

Add a letter to make a longer word

10-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “difficult”.

difficulty

Longer words starting with Difficult

Words that begin with “difficult”.

difficulty difficulties

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