Prickly and Tricksy

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Prickly

Prickly adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Usage example: a prickly issue that will outrage at least one special interest if not handled delicately
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Tricksy and prickly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tricksy" instead an adjective "Prickly".
Nearby Words: prick, prickle, pricked, pricking, prickling

Tricksy

Tricksy adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Usage example: it's a bit tricksy to have a candid conversation with the company president without appearing to be either presumptuous or obsequious
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Prickly and tricksy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prickly" instead an adjective "Tricksy".

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