tricky

4 definitions • 5 examples

If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult to deal with and needs careful attention or skill:

It's tricky to learn to ride a skateboard, but you never forget how.

I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone.

likely to deceive people:

He's a tricky one.

(of a piece of work or a problem) difficult to deal with and needing careful attention or skill:

Removing scar tissue can be a very tricky operation.

likely to deceive people:

He’s a tricky fellow – you can’t always trust him.