Definitions of thorny

1. Like a thorn or thorns; hence, figuratively, troublesome; vexatious; harassing; perplexing.

2. bristling with perplexities; " the thorny question of states' rights"

3. Full of thorns: prickly: troublesome: harassing.

4. Full of thorns; harassing.

5. Full of thorns; painful; vexatious.

6. Full of thorns or spines; rough with thorns; sharp; pricking; troublesome; vexatious; perplexing.

7. Full of thorns, or rough with them; spiny; troublesome and harassing.