thornless

/'θɔ:nlis/

Thân thiện

The gardener prunes a thornless rose bush.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking thorns: Describes a plant, bush, or tree that does not have the sharp, stiff, pointed woody projections typically found on stems or branches.
   • Figuratively, without difficulties or annoyances: Used to describe a situation, process, or thing that is smooth, easy, and free from problems or irritations.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Literal):
  • The gardener recommended planting a thornless variety of blackberry.
  • This rose is prized for being thornless and safe for children to touch.
• Adjective (Figurative):
  • The negotiation process was surprisingly thornless.
  • He promised a thornless transition to the new software system.

Advanced Usage

• "Thornless path/road": A metaphorical way to describe an easy course of action without obstacles.
  • There is no thornless path to success; hard work is always required.
• "Thornless existence": A life free from major troubles or worries.
  • She longed for a simple, thornless existence in the countryside.

Variants and Related Words

• Thorn (n): The sharp, pointed projection on a plant.
• Thorny (adj): Literally, having thorns. Figuratively, difficult, complicated, or problematic.
  • They faced a thorny legal issue.

Synonyms

• Smooth: Free from difficulties or obstructions.
• Unproblematic: Not presenting any problems.
• Painless: Involving no difficulty or effort.
• Inoffensive: Not causing annoyance or harm.

Antonyms

• Thorny: Full of difficulties or controversies.
• Prickly: Irritating or difficult to deal with; also, having prickles or thorns.
• Problematic: Constituting or presenting a problem.
• Difficult: Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking thorns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• spineless