THORNY


Meaning of THORNY in English

adjective

bristling with perplexities, points of controversy, or other conflicting elements

the thorny question of states' rights

Synonyms: nettlesome, prickly, spiny

Related Word: troublesome, vexatious; difficult; tricky

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