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Comparative
knottier
Superlative
knottiest
1
full of complications or difficulties
- The negotiations between the two countries were knotty, with conflicting interests and historical tensions.
- Solving the complex mathematical problem proved to be a knotty challenge for even the most skilled mathematicians.
- The legal case became increasingly knotty as new evidence and conflicting testimonies emerged.
- The scientist encountered a knotty problem in the research, requiring innovative approaches to overcome.
- The author skillfully navigated through the knotty plot of the mystery novel, keeping readers engaged until the end.
2
(of wood) having numerous knots, creating a textured and irregular surface
- The knotty pine beams gave the room a rustic feel.
- The carpenter worked carefully around the knotty sections of the wood.
- The knotty surface of the wood made it difficult to sand smoothly.
- The knotty oak had a unique and natural character.
- The knotty texture of the table's wood added to its charm.