Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knotty
Adjective
/ˈnɒti/
Definition
Knotty refers to something that is full of knots or has many knots, often used to describe wood or something intricate.
Examples
- The knotty problem of climate change requires collaborative global solutions.
- She struggled to untangle the knotty yarn before starting her project.
- The forest was filled with knotty trees, their branches twisting in strange shapes.
Meaning
The term knotty can also imply complexity or difficult issues, suggesting something that is not straightforward or easy to solve.
Synonyms
- Complex
- Intricate
- Complicated
- Tormented
