thorny

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwierig, problematisch oder heikel ist; auch wörtlich: mit Dornen besetzt.

Describes something that is difficult, problematic, or complicated to deal with.

1. Covered with sharp pointsB1formal

   Having or covered with sharp, pointed projections like thorns or spines.

   Dornig

   • The thorny bush scratched my arm as I walked past.
   • Be careful of the thorny stems when picking roses.
   • The hedgehog's thorny back protects it from predators.

   Synonymebarbedbrierybristlyburrypricklyspikyspinosespinousspiny

   Antonymebareglabroussmooth

2. Difficult or problematicB2formal

   Full of difficulties, complications, or controversial issues.

   Schwierig oder problematisch

   • The negotiations hit a thorny issue regarding budget cuts.
   • This is a thorny problem that requires careful consideration.
   • They discussed the thorny topic of immigration reform.

   Synonymeawkwarddelicatedifficultknottypricklyproblematicticklishtrickytroublesome

   Antonymeeasysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated