thorny

Meanings

• adjective

  A word used to describe something that is difficult to deal with or understand due to complexities or controversies.

  - "The political situation in the Middle East is a thorny issue that requires careful consideration."
  - "The thorny issue of gun control in the United States has been a topic of debate for decades."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɔːni/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88671761"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thorny
dorny , horny , urny

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Variants

List of all variants of thorny that leads to same result
thornier , thorniest , thorniness , thorninesses , thorny

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Etymology

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From Old English thornig, from thorn 'thorn, prickle' + -ig -y.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thorny' is also used to describe difficult or prickly people.

2. The word 'thorny' comes from the Old English word 'thornig', which means 'covered with thorns'.

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Related Concepts

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1. complex issue: A matter or problem that is difficult to understand or solve due to its intricacy or the conflicting opinions and interests involved.

2. controversial topic: A subject that elicits strong disagreement or debate, often due to its moral, ethical, or political implications.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'thorny' is often used to describe complex or controversial issues. In art, thorny plants and animals are depicted as symbols of difficulty or challenge.

How to Memorize "thorny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a prickly cactus or a rose bush with thorns to help remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thorny' with complex or difficult situations to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Thorny issues are tough to navigate' to help remember the definition.

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