somewhatdifficult

adjective

UK /ˈsʌmwɒt ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

US /ˈsʌmwʌt ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

A little hard to do or understand.

The puzzle was somewhat difficult, but I finished it.

SYNONYMS

a bit hard slightly tricky a little challenging fairly tough

RELATED WORDS

difficult challenging tricky hard complicated

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Not very easy to deal with or handle.

The new game is somewhat difficult for young kids.

3. A little hard to understand.

The teacher's explanation was somewhat difficult at first.

4. A bit tough to finish.

The homework was somewhat difficult, so I asked for help.