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difficult talent

[ˈdɪfɪkəlt ˈtælənt]
noun phrasepl: difficult talents
talento difícil
1. A person who possesses significant skill or ability but is challenging to work with due to personality, attitude, or behavioral issues
He is a difficult talent who produces excellent work but constantly clashes with colleagues.
Ele é um talento difícil que produz excelente trabalho, mas constantemente entra em conflito com colegas.
2. An exceptional ability or aptitude that comes with complications or challenges in its expression or application
Her musical talent is difficult, requiring years of discipline to master.
Seu talento musical é difícil, exigindo anos de disciplina para dominar.
NYC Slang
pain in the ass with chops / problem child / diva with skills
Synonyms
problematic talenttroublesome geniushigh-maintenance talentchallenging performer
Antonyms
easy talentagreeable talentcooperative talent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
talento difícil
Standard usage; may also use 'talento problemático' or 'gênio complicado'
São Paulo
talento chato
Informal; 'chato' emphasizes the difficult personality aspect
Rio de Janeiro
talento complicado
Common colloquial usage in entertainment industry
Portugal
talento difícil
Standard Portuguese usage; may also use 'elemento complicado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rough diamond
a diamond in the rough
high maintenance
more trouble than they're worth
talented but temperamental
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