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difficult setting

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlt ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
nounpl: difficult settings
configuração difícil
1. A challenging or complex environment or circumstance in which something operates or takes place
The negotiation took place in a difficult setting with limited resources.
A negociação ocorreu em uma configuração difícil com recursos limitados.
2. In gaming or software, a high difficulty level or mode that increases challenge
I'm playing on the difficult setting to test my skills.
Estou jogando na configuração difícil para testar minhas habilidades.
3. A problematic or unfavorable situation or context
The company operates in a difficult setting due to market competition.
A empresa opera em uma configuração difícil devido à concorrência de mercado.
Synonyms
challenging environmenttough situationhard modecomplex context
Antonyms
easy settingsimple environmentfavorable setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração difícil
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuste difícil
Alternative term, more technical context
Portugal
definição difícil
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially in gaming

Related Idioms & Phrases

between a rock and a hard place
tough row to hoe
uphill battle
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