Definition of 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?"
• requiring much effort and trouble; "the mountain climb was long, steep, and difficult"
• difficult to manage or control; "a difficult child", "an unmanageable situation"