prickly

Describes something covered in sharp points (like a cactus or hedgehog), or a person who is easily irritated or difficult to deal with.

ruОписывает что-то, покрытое острыми точками (как кактус или ёжик), или человека, который легко раздражается или с которым трудно иметь дело.esDescribe algo cubierto de puntas afiladas (como un cactus o un erizo), o a una persona que se irrita fácilmente o con la que es difícil tratar.frDécrit quelque chose de couvert de points acérés (comme un cactus ou un hérisson), ou une personne qui s'irrite facilement ou avec qui il est difficile de s'entendre.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit spitzen Stacheln oder Dornen besetzt ist (wie ein Kaktus oder ein Igel), oder eine Person, die leicht reizbar ist oder mit der schwer umzugehen ist.ptDiz-se de algo coberto de espinhos ou pontas finas e agudas (como um cacto ou ouriço), ou de uma pessoa que se irrita facilmente ou com quem é difícil conviver.zh形容物体表面布满尖刺或扎人的小刺（如仙人掌或刺猬），也形容人易怒、爱生气或难以相处。arيصف شيئًا مغطى بأشواك أو نقاط حادة كالصبار أو القنفذ، أو شخصًا سريع الغضب صعب التعامل معه.

1. Covered with sharp points B1 formal

   Having or covered with protective barbs, quills, spines, thorns, or similar sharp projections.

   • The cactus is a prickly plant that can hurt if touched.
   • Hedgehogs are known for their prickly spines.
   • Be careful of the prickly thorns on that bush.

   ruКолючийesEspinosofrcouvert de pointesdeStacheligptEspinhosozh多刺的arشَائِك

   Synonyms: barbedbriarybristlysetaceousspikyspinythorny

   Antonyms: baldbareglabroussmooth

2. Easily irritated B2 informal

   Tending to be very irritable, easily annoyed, or quick to take offense.

   • He's been very prickly lately, snapping at everyone for no reason.
   • She gets prickly when people criticize her work.
   • The boss was in a prickly mood this morning, so I avoided him.

   ruРаздражительныйesirritable, quisquillosofrirritable, susceptibledeReizbarptIrritadiçozh易怒的arسريع الانفعال

   Synonyms: cantankerouscrankydefensivegrumpyhuffyirritablepeevishpetulantquick-temperedsensitiveshort-temperedsnappishtestytouchy

   Antonyms: affableeasygoingequablegood-naturedplacid

3. Difficult or awkward C1 informal

   Describing a situation or problem that is delicate, sensitive, or difficult to handle.

   • The negotiations hit a prickly point when discussing salaries.
   • It's a prickly issue that requires careful handling.
   • We need to navigate this prickly situation with diplomacy.

   ruЩекотливыйesespinoso, delicadofrdifficile à traiterdeHeikelptEspinhosozh棘手的arشائك

   Synonyms: awkwarddelicateknottyproblematicsensitivestickythornyticklishtoughtricky

   Antonyms: easysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

• pricklier comparative form
• prickliest superlative form