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
• One drawback is that this brush is kind of tricky to clean.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
• 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
• Knowing how much to ask, how close to get, and how soon to do so can be tricky.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2023
• Cons There are only 15 shades to choose from, so finding the right shade can be tricky.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• Cy was declarer at four hearts, and West led a tricky queen of trumps.
  — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
• 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
• Its a middle ground between a full lease that might be tricky to hang onto and a tent.
  — Kevin J. Beaty, NPR, 8 May 2024
• Should the Globes move forward as planned, there is the tricky question of conflicting shows.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Aug. 2023
• Asking to leave work on time or taking some time off can be tricky enough.
  — Samra Zulfaqar, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
• While DeRozan to the Heat cannot be ruled out, finding a common ground with money seems tricky.
  — Barry Jackson and, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
• What to Consider The waist is not adjustable, so getting the right size may be tricky.
  — Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
• 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
• Wi-Fi signal strength can be tricky depending on where the router is placed.
  — Amy Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 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
• While the exact timing of leaves changing colors can be tricky, there is some data out for this fall.
  — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2024
• Younger Americans, who aren't used to answering phones, have become extremely tricky to survey.
  — Noah Bressner, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 30 Sep 2024