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
• Keep in Mind: The top of the unit is a little tricky to get off.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
• Cutting the bolt, screw or stud to length can be tricky.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
• Bangs, even the longer curtain kind, can be tricky to style.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2022
• One drawback is that this brush is kind of tricky to clean.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
• Why get tricky from the 2 when (Joe) Mixon was running ok.
  — Mike Bass Special To Enquirer Usa Today Network, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2022
• But this also is the part of the equation that makes pro sports so tricky.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2022
• For instance, getting the pump on and aligned can be tricky.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Oct. 2023
• And while the scent of pure leather can be tricky, fear not—this does not skew barnyard.
  — Town & Country, 3 Mar. 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
• This process can be tricky for those who are new to the world of crocheting.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022
• Cons There are only 15 shades to choose from, so finding the right shade can be tricky.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• All this business about images is tricky, and tetchy, and strange.
  — Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 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
• The tricky part is placing a number value on the extent of the effect.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
• How did the cast and team prep for the series given its tricky subject matter?
  — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
• This is where things get tricky, as Daphne is either doing one of two things.
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Dec. 2022
• The site can be tricky for new people to understand, and might not be what fills the Twitter void in the long run.
  — Heather Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Dec. 2022
• Does the dominance of the Astros make Phillies bets a little tricky?
  — Josh Criswell, Chron, 26 Oct. 2022
• 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
• Choosing the best running shoes and running gear can be tricky.
  — Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
• However, a trade could be tricky due to his large salary and his desire for a new contract.
  — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
• Even the mere suggestion of moving the conversation offline can be tricky.
  — Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025

Last Updated: 22 Jan 2025