nesnadný

Nesnadný is a Czech adjective meaning not easy or difficult. It is used to describe tasks, situations, or decisions that require effort, skill, or perseverance and are not easily solved or achieved. The word often carries a nuance that the challenge is notable but not insurmountable.

Etymology and forms: Nesnadný is formed with the prefix ne- attached to snadný (easy), from which it inherits the sense of negation. The adjective declines like other Czech adjectives and agrees with gender and number of the noun it describes (e.g., nesnadný úkol, nesnadná situace, nesnadné rozhodnutí). In adverbial use, the corresponding form nesnadně means “not easily” or “with difficulty.”

Usage and nuance: Nesnadný is milder than terms such as těžký (heavy, hard) or obtížný (hard, troublesome) and is often chosen to indicate a challenge that can be overcome. It is common in formal and informal prose when a measured tone is desired. The adverbial nesnadně is used to describe how something is done, while nesnadný directly modifies a noun.

Related terms: Snadný (easy) is the positive counterpart; obtížný, náročný, těžký, and složitý are close synonyms with varying degrees or implications of difficulty. Nesnadný can also appear in phrases like "nesnadný úkol" (a difficult task) or "jsme čelili nesnadné situaci" (we faced a difficult situation).

See also: snadný, obtížný, náročný, těžký, složitý.