besværligt

Besværligt is a Danish adjective that translates to troublesome, awkward, or difficult. It describes something that presents obstacles, causes inconvenience, or requires significant effort to manage or accomplish. The word is often used to characterize situations, tasks, or objects that are not straightforward or simple.

The origin of the word can be traced back to Old Norse, where a similar term existed with a comparable meaning. Over time, it evolved into its modern Danish form, retaining its core sense of difficulty.

Besværligt can be applied in various contexts. For instance, a complicated bureaucratic process might be described as besværligt. Similarly, a piece of furniture that is hard to assemble or move could be considered besværligt. In a more abstract sense, a relationship that is fraught with complications or emotional turmoil might also be termed besværligt.

Synonyms for besværligt in Danish include vanskeligt (difficult), besværliggørende (obstructive), and tungt (heavy, in a metaphorical sense). The antonyms would include let (easy), enkelt (simple), and ligetil (straightforward). The adjective conveys a sense of friction or resistance encountered in dealing with something.