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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 makes things tricky is that solitude is not the same as loneliness.
  — Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2022
• Knowing what to invest in can be tricky when hunting for pieces for a new space.
  — Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023
• 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 nine-inch blade was plenty long for most loaves of bread, but wider boules were tricky to cut all the way across without having to angle the knife.
  — Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
• Gifting a hat can be tricky, but this look is one that practically everyone can pull off.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024