Thorny

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

covered with thorns; causing difficulty or trouble

Example Sentences

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

They faced a thorny issue during the negotiation.

Example Expressions

thorny problem

Synonyms

spiky, prickly, difficult, problematic, tricky, complicated, challenging

Entry 1

spiky, prickly, difficult, problematic

Entry 2

tricky, complicated, prickly, problematic, challenging

Antonyms

smooth, easy, simple, straightforward

Entry 1

smooth, easy, simple, straightforward

Entry 2

simple, easy, straightforward

Collocations

thorny issue, thorny problem, thorny bush, thorny question, thorny situation

Entry 1

thorny issue, thorny problem, thorny bush, thorny question

Entry 2

thorny issue, thorny problem, thorny question, thorny situation