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thorny
01
causing problem or difficulty
Disapproving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
thorniest
Comparative
thornier
gradable
Examples
The negotiations between the two countries hit a thorny issue regarding trade tariffs.
02
having sharp points or spines
Examples
The thorny bush was covered in sharp spikes that could easily scratch anyone who got too close.
Lexical Tree
thorniness
thorny
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