easy vs difficult vs hard
Definitions
adjective
- less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
- in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
- posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
- affording pleasure
- not hurried or forced
adverb
- in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
- without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
- with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
Examples
As far back as the 1920s, it was an easy getaway for Hollywood types looking for a little privacy; and this golden era lives on at select spots.
Although he has mellowed a little since then, he is still a long way from being easy listening.
But Sexton found Nicks for an easy 31-yard score on fourth down with 4: 11 left to seal it, and Nicks set the receiving record with a 22-yard catch a little later from T.J. Yates, making his first appearance in relief from a broken ankle suffered in September against Virginia Tech. Newspaper Home Delivery - Subscribe Today
Definitions
adjective
- not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
- hard to control
Examples
The difficulties of the next year or two will, no doubt, reawaken the pro-euro lobby.
He asked me bluntly, ‘Why would you want to leave private life and take on such a difficult, dangerous and probably thankless job?’
Difficulties help to forge people into able folk.
