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prickly
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He became prickly when the topic of his past mistakes came up in conversation.
Conversations with him can be tricky due to his prickly personality.
His prickly attitude during the meeting frustrated the team and stifled collaboration.
Example
The stem of the rose bush was prickly, adorned with sharp thorns.
The surface of the cactus was prickly to the touch, warning of potential discomfort.
The thistle plant had prickly leaves that deterred animals from grazing on it.
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causing a stinging or tingling sensation
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causing difficulty or discomfort
Example
He became prickly when the topic of his past mistakes came up in conversation.
Conversations with him can be tricky due to his prickly personality.
His prickly attitude during the meeting frustrated the team and stifled collaboration.
Despite her prickly exterior, she cares deeply about her friends.
Her prickly personality made it difficult for others to approach her with feedback.
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