prickly
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/ˈprɪkli/
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/ˈprɪkli/
Having small sharp points that can stick into you.
The cactus is prickly, so be careful not to touch it.
サボテンはとげが立っているので、触らないでください。
Feeling a tingling or stinging sensation on the skin.
After the sunburn, my skin felt prickly.
日焼けの後、私の肌はかゆかった。
Being easily upset or offended.
He is a bit prickly when it comes to his personal life.
彼は個人生活について話すと少し敏感です。
Being a subject that is hard to talk about because it causes disagreement.
The prickly issue of politics came up during the dinner conversation.
夕食の会話をしていて、政治という棘手な問題が持ち上げられました。