spiny
/ˈspaɪni/
adjective
- Covered with or having many sharp points or spines.
- Be careful when picking up that spiny sea urchin.
- He wore thick gloves to protect his hands from the spiny branches.
- The spiny cactus is a common sight in the desert.
- Difficult or complicated; full of problems.
- The negotiations became spiny when both sides refused to compromise.
- The spiny details of the tax code confused many people.
- She had to navigate a spiny legal issue to get the contract approved.