Word: DIFFICULT
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Definition of DIFFICULT
- To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.
- Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
"However, the difficult weather conditions will ensure Yunnan has plenty of freshwater."
- (often of a person, or a horse, etc) Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.
"Stop being difficult and eat your broccoli—you know it's good for you."
- Unable or unwilling.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "She described the concept as somewhat "difficult", surprising the rest of the board members."
- • "The referee verified that "difficult" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 21 pts |
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIFFICULT:
- # the difficult effect
- # master of difficult
- # playing with difficult
- # in terms of difficult
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