knotty

Describes a problem or situation that is complex, difficult, or puzzling to solve.

ruОписывает проблему или ситуацию, которая является сложной, трудной или запутанной для решения.esSe dice de un problema o situación que es complejo, difícil de resolver o intrincado, con muchas complicaciones o nudos.frQualifie une situation ou un problème particulièrement complexe, épineux ou difficile à résoudre, souvent plein de nœuds ou de complications.deBeschreibt eine Situation oder ein Problem, das kompliziert, schwierig oder verwickelt zu lösen ist. Bezieht sich auch auf Holz mit vielen Knoten oder auf etwas, das voller Schwierigkeiten steckt.ptDescreve um problema ou situação que é complexa, difícil ou emaranhada de resolver. Também pode se referir a algo cheio de nós ou emaranhado, como madeira ou fio.zh形容问题、情况或事情复杂难解、棘手或纠缠不清，难以处理或解决。也指多节、多疙瘩的（如木材）。arيُستخدم لوصف مشكلة أو مسألة أو موقف يتسم بالتعقيد والصعوبة والالتباس، بحيث يصعب حله أو فهمه. كما يصف الشيء الذي يحتوي على عُقد أو تشابكات، كالخشب الذي فيه عُقد.

1. Difficult or complex C1 formal

   Extremely challenging to understand, solve, or deal with.

   • The detective faced a knotty problem that took weeks to unravel.
   • This is a knotty issue that requires careful consideration.
   • The negotiations became knotty when new demands were introduced.

   ruЗапутанныйesdifícil y complejofrdifficile et complexedeVerzwicktptComplicadozh棘手arمُعَقَّد

   Synonymes: bafflingbewilderingcomplexcomplicatedintricateperplexingproblematicpuzzlingthornytricky

   Antonymes: cleareasyplainsimplestraightforward

2. Covered with knots B2 formal

   Having many hard, lumpy growths or protrusions, typically on wood or an old person's hands.

   • The old oak tree had knotty branches that twisted in every direction.
   • His knotty fingers showed years of hard labor.
   • The carpenter chose a piece of knotty pine for the rustic table.

   ruСучковатыйeslleno de nudosfrcouverte de nœudsdeAstigptNodosozh多节的arعُقَدِيّ

   Synonymes: bumpygnarledknottedlumpynodular

   Antonymes: clearevenflatsmooth

3. Intricate and devious C1 formal

   Highly complex and sometimes tricky or deceptive in nature.

   • The plot of the novel was so knotty that readers had to pay close attention.
   • He devised a knotty scheme to outwit his competitors.
   • The political situation became increasingly knotty with each new revelation.

   ruЗапутанныйesIntrincado y engañosofrcomplexe et retorsdeVerzwickt und hinterhältigptEmaranhadozh错综复杂的arمعقد ومخادع

   Synonymes: bafflingcomplexcomplicatedconvolutedintricatelabyrinthineperplexingtangledthornytricky

   Antonymes: cleareasyguilelessplainsimplestraightforward

4. Tangled or snarled B2 informal

   Twisted or tangled into knots, often referring to hair, thread, or similar materials.

   • Her hair was so knotty after the windy walk that it took an hour to brush.
   • The fishing line became knotty and impossible to untangle.
   • He struggled with the knotty ropes that held the boat to the dock.

   ruУзловатыйesEnredado o anudadofrEmmêlé ou nouédeVerknotetptEmaranhadozh打结的arمُتَشَابِك

   Synonymes: knottedmattedsnarledtangled

   Antonymes: smoothstraightuntangled

• knottier comparative form
• knottiest superlative form