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thorny
thorn·y
[
tháwrnee
]
(
comparative
thorn·i·er
,
superlative
thorn·i·est
)
adjective
Definition:
1.
problematic:
complicated and difficult to resolve
2.
prickly with thorns:
covered in or full of thorns
thorn·i·ly
adverb
thorn·i·ness
noun
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