Knotty and Scabrous

Knotty

Knotty adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Usage example: the candidates cautiously gave their views on an array of knotty issues

Scabrous and knotty are semantically related In some cases you can use "Scabrous" instead an adjective "Knotty".

Nearby Words: knot, knotted, knotting

Scabrous

Scabrous adjective - Rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf.
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Knotty and scabrous are semantically related in difficult topic. Sometimes you can use "Knotty" instead an adjective "Scabrous".
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