Tricksy
adjective
Cunning or sly, often with the intention to deceive.
She was often quiet, but she had a tricksy mind.
Often appears as...
- tricksy situation
- tricksy character
adjective
Complicated and difficult to do or deal with.
The puzzle was tricksy, it took me several hours to solve it.
Often appears as...
- tricksy task
- tricksy problem
adjective
Unreliable or unpredictable, causing unexpected problems.
The weather can be tricksy, changing rapidly without any warning.
Often appears as...
- tricksy weather
- tricksy machine
adjective
Cunning or sly, often with the intention to deceive.
She was often quiet, but she had a tricksy mind.
Often appears as...
- tricksy situation
- tricksy character
adjective
Complicated and difficult to do or deal with.
The puzzle was tricksy, it took me several hours to solve it.
Often appears as...
- tricksy task
- tricksy problem
adjective
Unreliable or unpredictable, causing unexpected problems.
The weather can be tricksy, changing rapidly without any warning.
Often appears as...
- tricksy weather
- tricksy machine
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intent
Indicates sly intelligence with a hidden motive. Look for context clues.
Despite his smile, there was something tricksy about his offer.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually describes someone negative. Avoid in formal compliments.
He's known for his tricksy schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overtly Offensive
While it's negative, it's softer than calling someone 'dishonest'.
Be wary of his tricksy reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intent
Indicates sly intelligence with a hidden motive. Look for context clues.
Despite his smile, there was something tricksy about his offer.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually describes someone negative. Avoid in formal compliments.
He's known for his tricksy schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overtly Offensive
While it's negative, it's softer than calling someone 'dishonest'.
Be wary of his tricksy reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Intent
Indicates sly intelligence with a hidden motive. Look for context clues.
Despite his smile, there was something tricksy about his offer.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually describes someone negative. Avoid in formal compliments.
He's known for his tricksy schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Overtly Offensive
While it's negative, it's softer than calling someone 'dishonest'.
Be wary of his tricksy reputation.
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Quote examples
Liam Cunningham
Irish Actor
Because I came to acting quite late, I kind of think one of the few attributes that I do have is that I try to be honest with the character, with the writing. I'm not a tricksy actor; I'm not exactly a scenery-chewing kind of actor.
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Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
Food is important to me, but I wouldn't say that I'm a gourmet. I don't like tricksy food.
Quote examples
Liam Cunningham
Irish Actor
Because I came to acting quite late, I kind of think one of the few attributes that I do have is that I try to be honest with the character, with the writing. I'm not a tricksy actor; I'm not exactly a scenery-chewing kind of actor.
Quote examples
Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
Food is important to me, but I wouldn't say that I'm a gourmet. I don't like tricksy food.
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