Gordian

Phonetic Respelling: [ gawr-dee-uhn ]

Definition:

n. 1 any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms; 2 an intricate knot tied by Gordius the king of Phrygia and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great

Sentence:

He compared the conflict in the middle east to a Gordian knot.

More example sentences:

He compared the conflict in the middle east to a Gordian knot.

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Synonyms:

complicated situation; Pandora'sbox; can of worms; very difficult problem

Antonyms:

easy solution

Gordian rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • gordian
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • accordion
  • edwardian