Difficult
Difficult adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.
Respectable and difficult are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respectable" instead an adjective "Difficult".
Nearby Word: difficulty
Respectable
Respectable adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Difficult and respectable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Difficult" instead an adjective "Respectable".
Both words in one sentence
- Bawdy Song: Miri's entire retinue is made up largely of these, a reputation that makes it a bit difficult for her to get more respectable gigs.
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Genius Bruiser: Edwards finds it difficult to walk the tightrope between his persona as a respectable gentleman to the white folk, and a tough negro to his neighbors.
Source: Series / The Knick -
Non-humans have a difficult time landing a respectable occupation.
Source: Light Novel / Outbreak Company
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