Definition

The most difficult or complicated to deal with or understand.

Example

This is the trickiest puzzle I have ever solved.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I found that math problem to be the trickiest one in the homework.

Really? I thought it was pretty straightforward.

I guess everyone has their own challenges, but that one really stumped me.

Sometimes the trickiest problems end up being the most rewarding to solve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trickiest → It is formed from "trick" (from Middle English *trik*, meaning a cunning or deceitful act) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "trickiest" refers to something that is the most cunning or deceitful, or the most difficult to deal with.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trick' as a cunning act, and when something is the 'trickiest', it means it is the most cunning or difficult to handle.

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