prickled
Skin went spiky
Prickled describes the sensation of being pierced by many small, sharp points—like pins, needles, or thorns.
Skin prickles from cold, fear, or irritation: Her skin prickled with goosebumps.
The word also works for emotional responses: Guilt prickled at the back of his mind.
Something covered with prickles, like a cactus or hedgehog, can also be called prickled.
Felt slight stinging sensation
- stungPierced by insect
- goosebumpsRaised skin from cold
- needledPersistently teased or provoked
- pins and needlesTingling in extremities
bristled · itched · scratched · irritated · chafed · nettled · jabbed · pierced
Bearing sharp projections
- spinedHaving sharp projections
- barbedHaving sharp projections
- spikedSecretly added alcohol
- bristledStiffened in irritation
burrs · thistles · nettles · cacti · brambles · rosebush · hawthorn · holly
Mild persistent worry
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- warinessCautious distrust
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
apprehension · foreboding · irritation · annoyance · agitation · alarm · distrust · nervousness
tingled
Felt slight stinging sensation
- stungPierced by insect
- goosebumpsRaised skin from cold
- needledPersistently teased or provoked
pins and needles · bristled · itched · scratched · irritated · chafed · nettled · jabbed · pierced · poked
thorned
Bearing sharp projections
bristled · burrs · thistles · nettles · cacti · brambles · rosebush · hawthorn · holly · roughened
unease
Mild persistent worry
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- warinessCautious distrust
suspicion · apprehension · foreboding · irritation · annoyance · agitation · alarm · distrust · nervousness · tension
pricklednumbed
Deprived of sensation
numb · deadened · desensitized · anesthetized · soothed