be difficult to perceive

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

when something is not easy to notice or understand.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The subtle change in tone was difficult to perceive.
  • For some, abstract concepts are difficult to perceive.
  • The true intent behind his words was difficult to perceive.
  • Distant objects can be difficult to perceive in the fog.
  • The gradual shift in public opinion is difficult to perceive at first.
  • It can be difficult to perceive the true scale of the problem without context.
  • The nuances of her art are often difficult to perceive without careful study.
  • Small deviations from the norm are sometimes difficult to perceive.
  • The connection between the two events was difficult to perceive initially.
  • His underlying sadness was difficult to perceive beneath his cheerful exterior.