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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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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Abstract Attributes
hard

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

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difficult

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

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tough

difficult to achieve or deal with

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advanced

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

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intermediate

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

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tricky

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

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arduous

requiring vigorous effort, particularly on a continuous basis

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strenuous

(of actions or efforts) determined and energetic

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demanding

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

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challenging

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

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problematic

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

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unclear

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

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vague

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

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indistinct

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

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obscure

not easily understood

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ambiguous

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

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implicit

suggesting something without directly stating it

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elusive

hard to achieve, find, remember, or define

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incoherent

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

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enigmatic

confusing and difficult to understand

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confusing

not clear or easily understood

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perplexing

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

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abstruse

difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure

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cryptic

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

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nebulous

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

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mysterious

difficult or impossible to comprehend, identify, or explain

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fuzzy

lacking clear definition or sharpness, appearing indistinct or blurry

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