thorny
adjective /ˈθɔːni/
/ˈθɔːrni/
(comparative thornier, superlative thorniest)
- [usually before noun] causing difficulty or disagreement synonym knotty
- There are still some thorny questions to be answered.
- They must tackle the thorny issue of refugees to negotiate a final settlement.
- It's an elegant solution to a thorny problem.
- having thorns
- a thorny bush