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thorny

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of thorny

1 having leaves or branches which are likely to cause a scratch
  • Stay out of the thorny brambles unless you want a ton of scratches.
Synonyms of thorny

brambly, prickly, scratchy, thistly
Words Related to thorny

burred

bristly, coarse, jagged, rough
2 requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
  • The candidate tried to avoid discussing his views on thorny issues.
Synonyms of thorny

catchy, delicate, difficult, hairy, knotty, nasty, prickly, problematic (also problematical), sensitive, spiny, sticky, ticklish, touchy, tough, tricky
Words Related to thorny

abstract, abstruse, complex, complicated, hard, intricate, involved, recondite, serious

problem, troublesome, troublous, vexatious, vexing, worrisome

burdensome, demanding, exacting, importunate, inconvenient, onerous, oppressive, painful, stressful
Near Antonyms of thorny

easy, effortless, manageable, simple, straightforward, uncomplicated, undemanding

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  1. See words that rhyme with thorny Dictionary: Definition of thorny Spanish Central: Translation of thorny Nglish: Translation of thorny for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of thorny for Arabic speakers

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