trickyproblem
nounUK /ˈtrɪki ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˈtrɪki ˈprɑːbləm/
A tricky problem is a puzzle or question that is hard to solve.
Figuring out how to fit all the toys in the box was a tricky problem.
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2. A situation that needs careful thought to fix.
Sharing one cookie among three friends was a tricky problem.
3. A math question that takes extra thinking.
The last question on the test was a tricky problem about fractions.
4. A hard choice with no easy answer.
Choosing which game to play first was a tricky problem for the kids.