thorny

describes an issue that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a problem that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a dilemma that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a bush covered in sharp points

describes a shrub covered in sharp points

とげのある下草

describes underbrush covered in sharp points

鋭いとげの存在を示し、下草を通り抜けるのが痛みを伴うことを示します。