hard word

Frequency: 7.311.2 per million words

a word that is hard to understand, spell, or pronounce

wordADJECTIVE + NOUN

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hard

Examples (10)

  • For beginners, some legal jargon can be particularly hard words to grasp.
  • Even seasoned writers occasionally encounter hard words they struggle to spell.
  • The Welsh language is known for having many hard words to pronounce for English speakers.
  • He purposely used hard words in his speech to appear more intellectual.
  • Learning new vocabulary means constantly coming across hard words that require definition.
  • When translating, finding the exact equivalent for a hard word can be challenging.
  • Don't let a few hard words deter you from reading classic literature.
  • The teacher encouraged us to break down hard words into their root components.
  • Many scientific terms are considered hard words by the general public.
  • She kept a notebook dedicated to all the hard words she learned and their meanings.