tricky question

Frequency: 6.78.9 per million words

A question that is deceptive or difficult to answer correctly.

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Examples (20)

  • The interviewer posed a tricky question about my past work experience.
  • The interviewer asked me a really tricky question about my biggest weakness.
  • He always knew how to ask a tricky question that made everyone think.
  • That's a tricky question, but I think the answer is C.
  • Be careful, that's a tricky question with no easy answer.
  • Whether free will truly exists is a tricky question philosophers have debated for centuries.
  • The politician skillfully evaded the journalist's tricky question.
  • The lawyer posed a tricky question to the witness, designed to confuse him.
  • Solving the puzzle involved answering several tricky questions.
  • My daughter asked me a tricky question about where babies come from.
  • She found herself facing a tricky question during the debate.
  • During the debate, the moderator tried to corner the candidate with a tricky question on tax policy.
  • It was a tricky question, designed to test our critical thinking skills.
  • Be prepared to answer a few tricky questions during your presentation.
  • Don't let them corner you with a tricky question; take your time to respond.
  • The final exam will likely include at least one tricky question to test your understanding.
  • The exam included one particularly tricky question that confused many students.
  • He was known for avoiding tricky questions by changing the subject.
  • A good lawyer can turn a simple inquiry into a tricky question for the witness.
  • How to measure consciousness remains a tricky question for scientists.