1. the quality or state of being spiny or thorny; having sharp projections
Usage: technical; botanical
2. difficult or troublesome qualities; complications
Usage: formal; figurative

Examples

• The botanist noted the spinosities of the cactus species.
• The rose’s spinosities made it difficult to handle without gloves.
• The legal document’s spinosities required careful review.
• She avoided the spinosities of the thorny bush.
• The project’s spinosities became apparent during implementation.
• The plant’s natural spinosities serve as protection from herbivores.