WordStudythorny
Covered with sharp points, or difficult to deal with.
Meanings of «thorny»
1 · adjective
having thorns or sharp points
The rose bush has thorny stems that scratch.
2 · adjective
hard to deal with or solve, full of problems
Choosing a new manager was a thorny issue for the team.
Similar: difficulttrickyproblematic
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