thornier

[ˈθɔːniə(r)]

thornier Definition

  • 1having many thorns or sharp points
  • 2difficult, complicated, or unpleasant to deal with

Using thornier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thornier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The thornier bushes are harder to prune.

  • Example

    The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly thorny.

  • Example

    The negotiations between the two countries have become thornier than expected.

thornier Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for thornier

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Summary: thornier in Brief

'Thornier' [ˈθɔːniə(r)] describes something that has many thorns or sharp points, or something that is difficult, complicated, or unpleasant to deal with. It can be used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts, as in 'The thornier bushes are harder to prune,' and 'The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly thorny.' Synonyms include 'spiky,' 'prickly,' 'difficult,' 'troublesome,' and 'problematic.'