Troublesome
Troublesome adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Thorny is a synonym for troublesome in difficult topic. In some cases you can use "Thorny" instead an adjective "Troublesome".
Thorny
Thorny adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Usage example: the candidate tried to avoid discussing his views on the thorny issue of abortion
Troublesome is a synonym for thorny in difficult topic. You can use "Troublesome" instead an adjective "Thorny".
Nearby Word: thorn
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- delicate and troublesome
- delicate and thorny
- awkward and troublesome
- awkward and thorny
- disturbing and troublesome
- disturbing and thorny
- difficult and troublesome
- difficult and thorny
- hard and troublesome
- hard and thorny
- prickly and troublesome
- prickly and thorny
- tough and troublesome
- tough and thorny
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