tricky
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹɪki// UK //tɹˈɪki// tricky
adj. difficult to do or deal with because it requires a lot of care or skill. You use this when a task is not impossible, but it is easy to make a mistake.
adj. requiring care, skill, or tact to handle due to complexity or hidden difficulties. Informal in register; often used to describe tasks that are deceptively difficult.
The last question on the test is very tricky.
Finding the right balance between work and family life can be tricky during the first few months of a new job.
While the basic mechanics of the software are intuitive, the advanced settings prove tricky for even experienced users to navigate without a manual.
From trick + -y.
Usage
Gradable adjective; commonly modified by degree adverbs like 'very', 'rather', or 'a bit'.