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Nettlesome (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Irritable
  • Peevish
  • Techy
  • Cranky
  • Fractious
  • Peckish
  • Testy
  • Pettish
  • Tetchy
  • Petulant
  • Scratchy

Meaning 2

Causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Plaguey
  • Teasing
  • Vexatious
  • Irritating
  • Bothersome
  • Vexing
  • Plaguy
  • Pestiferous
  • Galling
  • Pesky
  • Annoying
  • Pestering
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