How to Use tricky in a Sentence

tricky

adjective

• The lock is tricky to open.
• The art of survival in the world of the press can be a tricky one.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
• For instance, getting the pump on and aligned can be tricky.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Oct. 2023
• The life of an artist in a police state is very tricky — always has been.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Nov. 2023
• Cons There are only 15 shades to choose from, so finding the right shade can be tricky.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• Comets are finicky, and predicting how bright this one will get is tricky.
  — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2024
• But our short- and medium-term futures are more tricky.
  — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023
• How did the cast and team prep for the series given its tricky subject matter?
  — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
• Should the Globes move forward as planned, there is the tricky question of conflicting shows.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Aug. 2023
• This can be tricky for golfers working with tight spaces.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• Cons There’s a bit of a learning curve with this device, and getting the right angle is tricky at first.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• As a team, obviously the start of the year was tricky and difficult.
  — Michael Loré, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
• The tricky part is often deciding how much of your paycheck to save.
  — Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 9 Oct. 2023
• But with so many people to shop for, finding unique and thoughtful gifts can be tricky.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
• The only drawback is that a romper swimsuit can be tricky to get in and out of, and bathroom breaks may take longer.
  — Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
• But striking the perfect distance between the two nets was tricky.
  — Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
• But one version of iMessage for the EU and one for elsewhere would likely have proved very tricky.
  — David Phelan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• Keep in mind that gathering readings can be a bit tricky.
  — Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
• Things get trickier when the director decides the whole movie is to be shot in one take.
  — Kajsa Kedefors, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2023
• But wading in the waters of social media can still be tricky.
  — Karen Idelson, Variety, 25 Oct. 2023
• According to a recent report from the RAND think tank — hitting the goal will be tricky.
  — Simon Constable, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
• Losing weight is a tricky process that often require more changes than one.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
• Part of what makes tipping tricky is the etiquette can vary depending on the scenario.
  — Becca Stanek, The Week, 7 July 2023
• But Take Note: Setup can be tricky, and there is no print manual.
  — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 18 Aug. 2023
• This is a tricky question, since the NFL guidelines don’t specify.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023
• No more hunching or struggling to reach those tricky corners.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
• What to Consider Finding the right sizing may be tricky.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
• Then finding a time to put it out when Guns isn’t touring is another tricky thing.
  — Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 23 Nov. 2023
• The tricky thing is that those factors are constantly shifting.
  — Christine Yu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023
• However, finding the right patio heater for your space can be tricky.
  — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024