Meaning & use
tricky
Difficult to do or deal with because it requires care, skill, or caution.
See it in a sentence
Parallel parking on a busy street can be tricky for new drivers.
Negotiating the contract was tricky because both sides refused to compromise.
A note on using this word
Tricky can also describe a person who is cunning or deceptive, not just a situation that is hard to manage.
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Words with an opposite meaning
straightforwardsimple
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Clever in a deceptive or dishonest way; inclined to trick people.
Be careful with that salesman; he's tricky and will talk you into upgrades you don't need.
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