Synonyms for knotty

Grammar : Adj

Spell : not-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɒt i

Top 10 synonyms for knotty

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Définition of knotty

Origin : mid-13c. (figurative use early 13c.), from knot (n.) + -y (2). Related: Knottiness.

adj troublesome

Example sentences :

The Sun reported this answer to his council, who debated the question, which was knotty.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

Its bark is more rough and knotty than that of the palm-tree.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

If any of them (as sometimes they are) be knotty, I referre them to Chap.
Extract from : « A New Orchard And Garden » by William Lawson

He had always meant to settle for himself that knotty question.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Then when it did come, it was crooked and knotty, much of it such as a woman could not split.
Extract from : « Our Young Folks, Vol 1, No. 1 » by Various

"Yes, that's it," muttered the other, in the tone of a man who was tired of a knotty problem.
Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever

She stood at his shoulder while he pointed out the knotty passage.
Extract from : « Wayside Courtships » by Hamlin Garland

And now, who is she, this beauty who has set thee so knotty a problem to solve?
Extract from : « The Substance of a Dream » by F. W. Bain

The branches of this tree are greatly ramified and knotty, and the bark is white.
Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston

The decision of the residence of this Thomas would solve a knotty question.
Extract from : « Shakespeare's Family » by Mrs. C. C. Stopes

Antonyms for knotty

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