Is there a word that means simple but not easy? [duplicate]
Often I find myself or others describing a concept that is simple to explain, but difficult to execute. I end up saying "it's really simple, just not easy" way too often for my tastes. Is there a word that expresses this idea well?
Something that is simple to explain, but difficult to execute can be called tricky.
M-W:
tricky adjective
2 a : giving a deceptive impression of easiness, simplicity, or order : ticklish : a tricky path through the swamp
One word that may be suitable is awkward.
awkward [adjective]
difficult to use, do, or deal with:
- It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly.