Adjectives of Abstract Attributes - Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity

These adjectives enable us to express the level of challenge or lack of clarity associated with a particular task, concept, or situation.

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hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .

difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .

tough [adjective]

difficult to achieve or deal with

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough , especially without relevant experience .

advanced [adjective]

(of materials, courses, texts, etc.) complex and intended for individuals with prior knowledge or skill

Ex: He is studying from an advanced physics text that covers complex theories .

intermediate [adjective]

having a level of knowledge or skill that is between beginner and advanced

Ex: In intermediate dance classes , students learn more intricate choreography and footwork .

tricky [adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Navigating through a maze of narrow alleyways in the old city can be tricky without a map .

arduous [adjective]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

Ex: Studying for a medical degree is an arduous journey that requires years of rigorous coursework and practical training .

strenuous [adjective]

requiring great physical effort or energy

Ex: The job was strenuous , demanding physical strength all day .

demanding [adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

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challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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problematic [adjective]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

Ex: The lack of communication between departments proved to be problematic .

unclear [adjective]

not exactly known or expressed, often leading to confusion or ambiguity

Ex: Their future plans remain unclear as they are still weighing their options .

vague [adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

Ex: The job posting was vague , providing little information about the responsibilities and requirements .

indistinct [adjective]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

Ex: The instructions were so indistinct that many people struggled to follow them .

obscure [adjective]

difficult to comprehend due to being vague or hidden

Ex: His obscure knowledge of medieval history made him a valuable resource for the research team .

ambiguous [adjective]

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

Ex: The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew exactly what was expected of them .

implicit [adjective]

suggesting something without directly stating it

Ex: Emily 's implicit agreement to help was evident in her willingness to rearrange her schedule .

elusive [adjective]

difficult to grasp mentally

Ex: The answer to the riddle remained elusive , despite their best efforts to solve it .

incoherent [adjective]

(of speech or written discourse) unclear or poorly organized in a way that is not comprehensible

Ex: The politician 's answers during the interview were rambling and incoherent .

enigmatic [adjective]

difficult to understand or interpret

Ex: The ancient symbols on the wall were enigmatic clues from a bygone era .

confusing [adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: His explanation of the scientific theory was confusing , leaving the students with more questions than answers .

perplexing [adjective]

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

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abstruse [adjective]

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

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cryptic [adjective]

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

Ex: The ancient symbols carved into the stone tablet remained cryptic , defying interpretation .

nebulous [adjective]

vague and unclear, often used to describe ideas, concepts, or situations that are indistinct or hard to understand

Ex: The outline of the project remained nebulous , with many details still to be determined .

mysterious [adjective]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

Ex: The coded message found in the old diary was mysterious , its meaning eluding decipherment for decades .

fuzzy [adjective]

lacking clear definition or sharpness, appearing indistinct or blurry

Ex: The future seemed fuzzy to him , uncertain and undefined .

Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity	Adjectives of Complexity	Adjectives of Simplicity	Adjectives of Rationality
Adjectives of Irrationality	Adjectives of Reality	Adjectives of Originality	Adjectives of Correctness
Adjectives of Regularity	Adjectives of Irregularity	Adjectives of Uniqueness	Adjectives of Commonness
Adjectives of Specificity	Adjectives of Likeliness	Adjectives of Certainty