Meaning of the word thorny in English

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thorny

US /ˈθɔːr.ni/
UK /ˈθɔːr.ni/
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Adjective

1.

covered with thorns or spines

Example:
The rose bush had many thorny stems.
Be careful, that plant is very thorny.
2.

causing difficulties or disagreements; complex and difficult to deal with

Example:
The negotiations faced many thorny issues.
It was a thorny problem that required careful consideration.
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