Synonyms for

Prickly

Verb / ˈprɪkli: / Another word for prickly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or covered with prickles; full of difficulties or problems

Synonyms & similar words

briary spiny setose burry splenetic waspish bristly bristled barbed barbellate thorny setaceous briery burred spiny thorny bristly barbed spiky hairy rough uneven bumpy jagged knobbly knotty lumpy rocky rugged uneven difficult troublesome problematic challenging

Example sentences

  1. The porcupine is a prickly animal.
  2. The prickly bushes scratched my arm.
  3. I don't like to wear that sweater because it's too prickly on my skin.
  4. The path was prickly with thorns and rocks.
  5. The cactus is prickly but beautiful.

Quotes

  • I am a prickly pear, sweet but with a kick.
  • I'm prickly on the outside, and my softness is on the inside.
  • Life is prickly, but its beauty is worth the pain.

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