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tricky Synonyms

Another word for tricky

Choosing another word for tricky depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 difficult maneuver."

Strongest
difficult
complicated
Strong
challenging
delicate
knotty
thorny
awkward
ticklish

• 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 crafty character who outsmarts larger animals."

Strongest
crafty
cunning
sly
wily
Strong
devious
deceitful
scheming
shrewd

Opposites of tricky

The opposite of tricky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

simple
easy
honest
guileless
trustworthy
straightforward
forthright
uncomplicated
See all opposites of tricky

• Nearby Words

trickle
trickledown
trickster
tricky
tricolor
tricolored
tricycle

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