Dificult vs. Difficult: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 11, 2023
"Dificult" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Difficult," which means requiring effort or skill to accomplish or understand.
Which is correct: Dificult or Difficult
How to spell Difficult?
Dificult is Incorrect
Difficult is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Difficult" has two 'f's just like "coffee."
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Nov 11, 2023
Think of the word "differ," which also starts with "diff."
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Imagine "i" being sandwiched between two 'f's.
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Associate it with "different," which also contains the "diff" prefix.
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Visualize facing a "difficult" cliff, emphasizing the "diff."
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Dificult and Difficult Definitions
Difficult
Difficult means hard to manage or deal with.
She's a difficult child at times.
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Oct 27, 2023
Difficult
Difficult refers to not being easy to achieve or understand.
The puzzle was particularly difficult.
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Oct 27, 2023
Difficult
Difficult suggests requiring much effort or skill.
He found it difficult to concentrate.
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Difficult
Difficult implies a challenge or complication.
It's difficult to say no to him.
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Difficult
Requiring considerable effort or skill; not easy to do or accomplish
"To entertain is far more difficult than to enlighten" (Anthony Burgess).
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Difficult
Not easy to endure; full of hardship or trouble; trying
Fell upon difficult times.
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Difficult
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
However, the difficult weather conditions will ensure Yunnan has plenty of freshwater. File:However, the difficult weather conditions will ensure Yunnan has plenty of freshwater.ogg
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Difficult
Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.
Stop being difficult and eat your broccoli—you know it's good for you.
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Difficult
Hard to do or to make; beset with difficulty; attended with labor, trouble, or pains; not easy; arduous.
There is not the strength or courage left me to venture into the wide, strange, and difficult world, alone.
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Difficult
Hard to manage or to please; not easily wrought upon; austere; stubborn; as, a difficult person.
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Difficult
Not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure;
A difficult task
Nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access
Difficult times
A difficult child
Found himself in a difficult situation
Why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?
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Difficult
Requiring much effort and trouble;
The mountain climb was long, steep, and difficult
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Difficult
Difficult conveys being arduous or trying.
The climb up the mountain was difficult.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Difficult?
The vowel "i" is used before difficult.
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Nov 11, 2023
Why is it called Difficult?
It derives from Latin "difficilis" which means "not easy."
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What is the singular form of Difficult?
"Difficult" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form in the same way nouns do.
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Nov 11, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Difficult?
Any conjunction, like "and" or "but," can be used depending on context.
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Nov 11, 2023
What is the plural form of Difficult?
Adjectives like "difficult" don't have plural forms.
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Nov 11, 2023
What is the verb form of Difficult?
Difficult is an adjective. It doesn't have a direct verb form.
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What is the second form of Difficult?
Difficult doesn't have verb forms as it's an adjective.
Sara Rehman
Nov 11, 2023
Which preposition is used with Difficult?
Common prepositions used with "difficult" are "for," "to," and "in."
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Is Difficult a countable noun?
"Difficult" is an adjective. Its noun form, "difficulty," is countable.
Janet White
Nov 11, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Difficult?
The first syllable, "Dif," is stressed.
Harlon Moss
Nov 11, 2023
Which article is used with Difficult?
Both "a" and "the" can be used before nouns that "difficult" modifies.
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Is Difficult a negative or positive word?
"Difficult" typically has a negative connotation.
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How is Difficult used in a sentence?
Navigating through the dense forest was a difficult task.
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Nov 11, 2023
Is the Difficult term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in specific contexts.
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Which determiner is used with Difficult?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," or "her" can be used depending on context.
Janet White
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What is the third form of Difficult?
Difficult remains the same as it's an adjective.
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Is Difficult an abstract noun?
No, but "difficulty" (the related noun) is abstract.
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Is Difficult a vowel or consonant?
"Difficult" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Nov 11, 2023
What is the first form of Difficult?
Difficult is an adjective and doesn't have verb forms.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
