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View usage for: (trɪki) Word forms: comparative trickier, superlative trickiest1. adjectiveIf you describe a task or problem as tricky, you mean that it is difficult to do or deal with. Parking can be tricky in the town centre. It's a very tricky problem, but I think there are a number of things you can do. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a person as tricky, you mean that they are likely to deceive you or cheat you. More Synonyms of tricky tricky in British English (ˈtrɪkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: trickier or trickiest1. involving snags or difficulties a tricky job 2. needing careful and tactful handling a tricky situation 3. characterized by tricks; sly; wily a tricky dealer Derived forms trickily (ˈtrickily) adverb trickiness (ˈtrickiness) noun tricky in American English (ˈtrɪki) adjectiveWord forms: ˈtrickier or ˈtrickiest1. given to or characterized by trickery; deceitful 2. like a trick in deceptiveness or intricacy 3. requiring great skill or care SIMILAR WORDS: sly Derived forms trickily (ˈtrickily) adverb trickiness (ˈtrickiness) noun Examples of 'tricky' in a sentencetricky British English: tricky / ˈtrɪkɪ/ ADJECTIVE A tricky task or problem is difficult to deal with. Parking can be tricky downtown. - American English: tricky
- Arabic: مُعَقَّد
- Brazilian Portuguese: complicado
- Chinese: 棘手的
- Croatian: nezgodan
- Czech: obtížný
- Danish: vanskelig
- Dutch: lastig
- European Spanish: peliagudo
- Finnish: hankala vaikea
- French: difficile
- German: knifflig
- Greek: ύπουλος
- Italian: complesso
- Japanese: 油断のならない
- Korean: 애매한
- Norwegian: vanskelig
- Polish: podstępny
- European Portuguese: complicado
- Romanian: complicat
- Russian: хитрый
- Latin American Spanish: peliagudo
- Swedish: knepig
- Thai: ยาก
- Turkish: dolambaçlı
- Ukrainian: заплутаний
- Vietnamese: khó khăn
Chinese translation of 'tricky' adj - [job, problem]
棘手的 (jíshǒu de)
Definition needing careful handling This could be a very tricky problem. Synonyms hairy (informal) touch-and-go Opposites clear , easy , simple , obvious , straightforward , uncomplicated Definition sly or wily They could encounter some tricky political manoeuvring. Synonyms Opposites open , direct , genuine , sincere , honest , truthful , dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal) , above board, artless , ingenuous Additional synonymsDefinition cunning the smiles and artifices of someone subtly artful Synonyms cunning, designing, scheming, sharp, smart, clever, subtle, intriguing, tricky, shrewd, sly, wily, politic, crafty, foxy, deceitfulDefinition difficult to understand or deal with The political situation in this region is very complicated. Synonyms involved, difficult, puzzling, troublesome, problematic, perplexingDefinition clever at deceiving He's a cunning, devious, good-for-nothing so-and-so. Synonyms crafty, knowing, sly, devious, artful, sharp, subtle, tricky, shrewd, astute, canny, wily, Machiavellian, shifty (informal), foxy, guilefulAdditional synonymsDefinition requiring tact the delicate issue of adoption Synonyms difficult, critical, sensitive, complicated, sticky (informal), problematic, precarious, thorny, touchy, knotty, ticklishDefinition insincere and dishonest She tracked down the other woman by devious means. Synonyms sly, scheming, calculating, tricky, crooked (informal), indirect, treacherous, dishonest, wily, insidious, evasive, deceitful, underhand, insincere, surreptitious, double-dealing, not straightforward Definition dangerous or tricky a dicey moment during a risky climb up the cliff Synonyms dangerous, difficult, tricky, risky, hairy (slang), ticklish, chancy (informal) Definition of or resembling a fox, esp. in craftiness He had wary, foxy eyes. Synonyms crafty, knowing, sharp, tricky, shrewd, cunning, sly, astute, canny, devious, wily, artful, guilefulDefinition extremely difficult or puzzling The new management team faces some knotty problems. Synonyms puzzling, hard, difficult, complex, complicated, tricky, baffling, intricate, troublesome, perplexing, mystifying, thorny, problematical Definition difficult to solve or deal with the problematic business of running an economy Synonyms tricky, puzzling, uncertain, doubtful, dubious, unsettled, questionable, enigmatic, debatable, moot, problematical, chancy (informal), open to doubt It is a very risky business. Synonyms dangerous, hazardous, unsafe, perilous, uncertain, tricky, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), precarious, touch-and-go, dicey (informal, British), fraught with danger, chancy (informal), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) a cold, scheming villain Synonyms calculating, cunning, sly, designing, tricky, slippery, wily, artful, conniving, Machiavellian, foxy, deceitful, underhand, duplicitous Definition (of a subject or issue) liable to arouse controversy or strong feelings Employment is a very sensitive issue. Synonyms tricky, difficult, delicate, thorny, touchy, ticklishDefinition not to be trusted a slippery customer Synonyms untrustworthy, tricky, cunning, false, treacherous, dishonest, devious, crafty, evasive, sneaky, two-faced, shifty (informal), foxy, duplicitous Additional synonymsDefinition secretive and skilled at deception He is devious, sly and manipulative. Synonyms cunning, scheming, devious, secret, clever, subtle, tricky, covert, astute, wily, insidious, crafty, artful, furtive, conniving, Machiavellian, shifty (informal), foxy, underhand, stealthy, guilefulDefinition difficult or painful He found himself in a not inconsiderably sticky situation. Synonyms difficult, awkward, tricky, embarrassing, painful, nasty, delicate, unpleasant, discomforting, hairy (slang), thorny, barro (Australian, slang) Definition using shrewd and indirect methods to achieve an objective He is a subtle character, you know. Synonyms crafty, cunning, sly, designing, scheming, intriguing, shrewd, ingenious, astute, devious, wily, artful, MachiavellianDefinition difficult or unpleasant the thorny issue of immigration policy Synonyms troublesome, difficult, problematic(al), trying, hard, worrying, tough, upsetting, awkward, unpleasant, sticky (informal), harassing, irksome, ticklish, vexatiousDefinition delicate or difficult the ticklish question of the future of the EU Synonyms difficult, sensitive, delicate, tricky, nice, critical, uncertain, awkward, risky, unstable, thorny, touchy, unsteadyDefinition sly or crafty He is an experienced and wily old statesman. Synonyms cunning, designing, scheming, sharp, intriguing, arch, tricky, crooked (informal), shrewd, sly, astute, deceptive, crafty, artful, shifty (informal), foxy, cagey (informal), deceitful, underhand, guileful, fly (slang) |