knotty

adjective
UK: /ˈnɒti/
US: /ˈnɑːti/

  1. Having many knots

    1. The tree has a knotty trunk.
    2. The old rope was knotty and difficult to untangle after so many uses.

  2. Difficult or complicated; involving problems

    1. The problem is very knotty.
    2. Negotiating peace can be a knotty process, involving many sensitive discussions.

Synonyms

tangled intricate complex thorny gnarled

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knotty" in English means: Having many knots, Difficult or complicated; involving problems.

The phonetic transcription of "knotty" is /ˈnɒti/ in British English and /ˈnɑːti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "knotty": tangled, intricate, complex, thorny, gnarled.

Example usage of "knotty": "The tree has a knotty trunk.". More examples on the page.