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trickier

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹɪkiɝ// UK //tɹˈɪkiɐ// trick·i·er

adj. more difficult to do or understand than something else. You use this when a task is not easy but you still have a chance of succeeding.

adj. more difficult or complex to manage or solve. The comparative form of 'tricky', often used to describe tasks that require more skill or caution.


SIMPLE

The second part of the test is much trickier than the first.

CONTEXTUAL

While the basic installation is straightforward, the final calibration is trickier because it requires precise measurements.

COMPLEX

Navigating the legal landscape of international patents is trickier than many inventors anticipate, as regional laws often conflict with one another in subtle ways.

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