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   prickly

   /ˈprɪkli/

   adjective

   • 1. covered in prickles: "masses of prickly brambles" Similar spikyspikedthornybarbedspinyprongedbristledbristlybriarybramblyburryroughscratchysharptechnical:spiculatespicularaculeatebarbellatespinosespinousmuricatesetaceous
   • ▪ resembling prickles: "his hair was prickly and short" Similar spikyspikedthornybarbedspinyprongedbristledbristlybriarybramblyburryroughscratchysharptechnical:spiculatespicularaculeatebarbellatespinosespinousmuricatesetaceous
   • ▪ having or causing a tingling or itching sensation: "prickly velvet seats" Similar tinglytinglingpricklingstingingsmartingitchingitchycreepingcrawling
   • 2. (of a person) ready to take offence: "she came across as prickly and generally difficult" Similar irritableirasciblepeevishfractiousfretfulcrosscrabbedcrabbycrotchetycantankerouscurmudgeonlydisagreeablemiserablemorosepetulantpettishpepperyon edgeedgyimpatientcomplainingquerulousbittermoodyhuffygrumpyscratchyill-temperedbad-temperedill-naturedill-humouredsullensurlysulkysourchurlishtouchytestytetchygrouchysnappishwaspishcrustybiliousliverishdyspepticspleneticcholericinformal:snappychippycrankynarkyrattyeggystroppyshirtywhingywhingeingpeckishsoreheadedsnakyinformal, dated:miffywaxyOpposite affableeasy-going
   • ▪ (of a subject, issue, etc.) likely to cause offence or controversy: "this is a prickly subject" Similar problematicawkwardticklishtrickydelicatesensitivedifficulthardbafflingperplexingknottythornytoughtroublesomebothersometryingtaxingirksomevexatiousworryingconcerningcomplicatedcomplexintricateconvolutedinvolvedinformal:stickydodgy

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   • 1. prickliness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRICKLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRICKLY definition: 1. covered with prickles: 2. unfriendly and easily offended or annoyed: 3. complicated and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PRICKLY is full of or covered with prickles; especially : distinguished from related kinds by the presence of prickles. How to use prickly in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRICKLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   unfriendly and easily offended or annoyed: She was asked a couple of questions about her private life and got a little prickly. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. prickly adjective (COMPLICATED) complicated and difficult to deal with: a prickly issue / situation.

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   adjective. , prick·li·er, prick·li·est. full of or armed with prickles. full of troublesome points: a prickly problem. prickling; smarting: a prickly sensation. prickly. / ˈprɪklɪ / adjective. having or covered with prickles. stinging or tingling. bad-tempered or irritable. full of difficulties; knotty. a prickly problem.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRICKLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A prickly issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve. The issue is likely to prove a prickly one. Synonyms: difficult , complicated , tricky , trying More Synonyms of prickly

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pricklyPrickly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Prickly things are sharp and spiky, while prickly people are quick to be offended or irritated. Ouch! A prickly tag in the collar of your new shirt can make you uncomfortable all day, and so can a prickly co-worker whose feelings seem to get hurt by everything you say.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of prickly – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A prickly person or relationship is unfriendly or difficult to deal with: She gets very prickly if you ask her questions about her private life . (Definition of prickly from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › pricklyprickly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of prickly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › pricklyPrickly - definition of prickly by The Free Dictionary

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    1. full of or armed with prickles. 2. full of troublesome points: a prickly problem. 3. prickling; smarting: a prickly sensation. 4. irritable; touchy. [1570–80] prick′li•ness, n.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › pricklyPRICKLY Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for PRICKLY: irritating, harsh, itchy, scratchy, rough, coarse, irritable, fiery; Antonyms of PRICKLY: soft, silky, silken, soothing, cordial, friendly, genial, affable