thorny (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈθɔːrni/
Definition
Covered with thorns or sharp, pointed projections.
Examples
The gardener had to wear thick gloves to prune the thorny bushes.
He carefully picked the rose, avoiding its thorny stem.
The path through the wilderness was difficult due to the thorny undergrowth.
How to Use thorny
- thorny issue (collocation)
- A difficult or controversial problem. — "Climate change remains a thorny issue for international diplomacy."
- thorny problem (collocation)
- A challenging difficulty that is hard to solve. — "Finding affordable housing in the city is a thorny problem for many young people."
- thorny question (collocation)
- A difficult or sensitive question to answer. — "The reporter asked the mayor a particularly thorny question about local corruption."
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