Difficult synonyms: Find synonyms for difficult in

Find synonyms for difficult in different contexts, such as requiring great effort, hard to comprehend, or hard to please. Browse a list of similar words from WordHippo Thesaurus, with examples and definitions. Synonyms for DIFFICULT : hard, arduous, onerous, laborious, uphill, tough, demanding, exacting, labored; Antonyms for DIFFICULT : easy, light, manageable, simple ... Find 845 different ways to say DIFFICULT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com. The words arduous and hard are common synonyms of difficult. While all three words mean "demanding great exertion or effort," difficult implies the presence of obstacles to be surmounted or puzzles to be resolved and suggests the need of skill or courage.