What Does "he's usually pretty hard to understand" Mean?
Learn what "he's usually pretty hard to understand" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He's usually pretty
This means the speaker thinks the person speaks unclearly or is difficult to follow.
From The Crown, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A speaker is saying that another person is hard to understand when they speak.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing someone’s speech, accent, or way of explaining things. It can sound polite enough in neutral contexts, but avoid it if you may offend someone.
Better ways to say it
He's usually pretty hard to understand.
He's hard to understand.
He can be difficult to understand.
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