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trick·y

tricky

 
 
pronunciation:
trI ki
part of speech: adjective
inflections: trickier, trickiest
definition 1: using or marked by tricks or lies.
It is hard to trust a tricky person.
antonyms:
honest
similar words:
crafty, cunning, devious, sly
definition 2: needing skill or care; difficult.
We worked hard to solve the tricky problem.
synonyms:
complicated, difficult, hard
antonyms:
easy, simple
similar words:
complex, delicate, hazardous, risky, touchy
derivations: trickily (adv.), trickiness (n.)