pricklier

adjective
  1. 1

    Covered with sharp points.

    โ€œThe prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.โ€

  2. 2

    Easily irritated.

    โ€œHe has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.โ€

  3. 3

    Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.

    โ€œIt was a prickly situation.โ€

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