Thorny

Synonyms of thorny

• barbed
• spiky
• prickly

Antonyms of thorny

• smooth
• soft
• gentle

Collocations of thorny

thorny issue

Frequency: 80 %

The negotiations hit a roadblock when they reached the thorny issue of funding.

thorny problem

Frequency: 70 %

The team faced a thorny problem when trying to meet the deadline.

thorny situation

Frequency: 65 %

She found herself in a thorny situation with no easy way out.

thorny bush

Frequency: 50 %

He accidentally brushed against a thorny bush and got scratched.

thorny path

Frequency: 45 %

The thorny path through the forest was difficult to navigate.

Idiomatic Expressions for thorny

• Phrase: on thorny ground
  Meaning: in a situation that is difficult or delicate
  Usage: The negotiations are on thorny ground, and we need to tread carefully.