Definitions
- Describing something that is difficult to do or achieve. - Referring to a person who is strong and resilient in the face of adversity. - Talking about a situation or problem that is challenging or demanding.
- Describing something that is difficult to understand or figure out. - Referring to a situation or problem that is complicated or has hidden difficulties. - Talking about a task or activity that requires skill or careful handling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult or challenging.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation, problem, or task.
- 3Both words require effort and skill to overcome or solve.
What is the difference?
- 1Difficulty: Tough implies a high level of difficulty, while tricky suggests a lower level of difficulty.
- 2Nature: Tough describes something that is physically or mentally demanding, while tricky describes something that is complicated or has hidden difficulties.
- 3Usage: Tough is more commonly used to describe a person's character or a situation, while tricky is more commonly used to describe a problem or task.
- 4Connotation: Tough has a connotation of strength and resilience, while tricky has a connotation of cleverness and skill.
- 5Emotion: Tough can imply a sense of frustration or struggle, while tricky can imply a sense of challenge or excitement.
Remember this!
Tough and tricky are both synonyms that describe something that is difficult or challenging. However, tough implies a higher level of difficulty and is often used to describe a person's character or a demanding situation, while tricky suggests a lower level of difficulty and is often used to describe a complicated problem or task that requires skill and careful handling.
