Meaning of the word knotty in English

What does knotty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

knotty

US /ˈnɑː.t̬i/
UK /ˈnɒt.i/
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Adjective

1.

full of knots

Example:
The old tree had a thick, knotty trunk.
He tried to untangle the knotty rope.
2.

difficult and complicated

Example:
The detective faced a knotty problem.
Solving the budget crisis proved to be a very knotty task.