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tricky Antonyms

Opposite of tricky

Because the opposite of tricky shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring care, skill, or tact because of difficulty, complexity, or awkwardness.

Usage Example

"Navigating the narrow mountain pass in the fog proved to be a simple maneuver."

Strongest
simple
easy
straightforward
uncomplicated
Strong
effortless

• adjective (Context 2)

Inclined to use craftiness, deception, or clever schemes to outwit others.

Usage Example

"In folklore, the fox is often portrayed as a honest character who outsmarts larger animals."

Strongest
honest
guileless
trustworthy
forthright
Strong
sincere
candid

Similar words to tricky

Words similar to tricky shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

crafty
sly
difficult
cunning
complicated
wily
challenging
devious
See all synonyms of tricky

• Nearby Words

trickiness
trickle
trickledown
tricky
tricolor
tricolored
triennial

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tricky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tricky
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