Troublesome and Thorny

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".

Nearby Words: trouble, troubled

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
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