Synonyms of thorns

thorns

noun

plural of thorn

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation

your constant questions are a thorn in my side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headaches
• frustrations
• nuisances
• irritants
• worries
• inconveniences
• annoyances
• problems
• ruffles
• pests
• rubs
• vexations
• exasperations
• aggravations
• hair shirts
• insults
• trials
• bugbears
• peeves
• burdens
• menaces
• pinpricks
• irks
• curses
• botherations
• discomforts
• anxieties
• troubles
• hassles
• bothers
• sores
• affronts
• aggros
• plagues
• millstones
• predicaments
• tribulations
• fleabites
• crosses
• upsets
• annoyers
• offenders
• afflictions
• disturbers
• albatross
• mischiefs
• plights
• offenses
• pet peeves
• harassers
• hang-ups
• pandora's boxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• delights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thorns

Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Keep in mind that rose stems are often armed with sharp prickles, not thorns. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Their kickers’ health and performance for years have been one of the thorns in the team’s side. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Blackthorn salt was filtered through something called a tower of thorns. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Worst of all, these trees have become invasive, crossing with other Callery cultivars to create wild hybrids that produce four-inch-long thorns. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 July 2026