difficult · adj
put sb in a difficult position
C1 to cause someone to be in a difficult situation
Dictionary examples:
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very difficult position. (32.7)
difficult (NOT EASY)
A1 when something is not easy to do or understand
Dictionary examples:
Staying awake in a boring class is difficult. (0.0)
Eating soup with chopsticks is difficult. (0.0)
Catching a cat in a bath is difficult. (0.0)
He finds it extremely difficult being a single parent. (19.1)
Many things make it difficult for women to reach the top in business. (25.9)
a difficult problem/choice/task (26.8)
It will be very difficult to prove that they are guilty. (36.4)
difficult (NOT FRIENDLY)
B1 not friendly or easy to deal with
Dictionary examples:
The difficult teacher gives pop quizzes on Mondays at 8 AM. (0.0)
The difficult boss expects us to read his mind. (0.0)
The difficult chef throws spoons at anyone who says 'well-done'. (0.0)
His wife is a very difficult person. (16.7)
The manager is difficult to deal with/a difficult person to deal with. (19.1)
Please children, don't be so difficult! (28.7)