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Thornier: meaning, definitions and examples

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thornier

 

[ ฮธษ”หrniษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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The term 'thornier' is often used to describe something that has more thorns or is more difficult to deal with. In a metaphorical sense, it can refer to a situation or problem that is more complex or challenging than it appears at first glance. It implies an increase in difficulty or a heightened level of controversy or complication. For instance, in a discussion about policy or ethics, a 'thornier' issue would be one that presents more dilemmas or raises more questions.

Synonyms

more challenging, more complicated, more difficult.

Examples of usage

  • The thornier issues in the debate caused heated arguments.
  • This document addresses the thornier aspects of the project.
  • Her thornier questions took the conversation to a deeper level.

Translations

Translations of the word "thornier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dornig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cierniasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใจใ’ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espinoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ๊ฐ€ ๋งŽ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tล•nistรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅˆบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyrnรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะนั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒฉแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espinoso

Etymology

The word 'thorny' originates from the Old English term 'รพorn,' meaning a thorn, and is related to the Proto-Germanic '*thurnล,' which also denotes a thorn or something sharp. The use of 'thorny' to describe difficulties or problems emerged in the metaphorical sense, capitalizing on the imagery of actual thorns, which represent pain and obstruction. Over time, the comparative form 'thornier' was formed, emphasizing a greater degree of difficulty or complexity. This evolution in the word's usage reflects society's tendency to use natural imagery to describe abstract challenges, making it relatable and vivid in everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,725, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.