tricky (Meaning)
tricky (s)
not to be trusted
having concealed difficulty
marked by skill in deception
tricky (a.)
Given to tricks; practicing deception; trickish; knavish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tricky
Synonyms:
- demanding
- spiny
- burdensome
- vexatious
- oppressive
- stressful
- abstract
- scabrous
- abstruse
- troublous
- exacting
- troublesome
- recondite
- catchy
- vexing
- worrisome
- intricate
- involved
- inconvenient
- stubborn
- exhausting
- prickly
- onerous
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
tricky Sentence Examples
- Navigating the labyrinthine streets proved to be a tricky endeavor.
- The riddle's wording was deliberately tricky, designed to mislead the solver.
- The situation was so tricky that it required careful consideration and a nuanced approach.
- The slippery slope from temptation to transgression can be tricky to avoid.
- Balancing work and personal life can be a tricky juggling act.
- The tricky part of the surgery involved the delicate removal of the tumor.
- The politician's tricky rhetoric skillfully appealed to both sides of the electorate.
- The tricky terrain demanded expert hiking skills and sturdy footwear.
- The company's tricky financial situation required a swift and decisive intervention.
- Engaging in tricky conversations requires tact, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.
FAQs About the word tricky
not to be trusted, having concealed difficulty, marked by skill in deceptionGiven to tricks; practicing deception; trickish; knavish.
difficult, problematic, complicated, problematical, tough, sensitive, hard, touchy, hairy, complex
manageable,easy, straightforward, effortless, uncomplicated, effortless, painless, manageable, simple, straightforward
Navigating the labyrinthine streets proved to be a tricky endeavor.
The riddle's wording was deliberately tricky, designed to mislead the solver.
The situation was so tricky that it required careful consideration and a nuanced approach.
The slippery slope from temptation to transgression can be tricky to avoid.
