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nettlesome
nettlesome
adjective net·tle·some \ˈne-tÉ™l-sÉ™m\
Definition of NETTLESOME
:Â causing vexation :Â irritating
Examples of NETTLESOME
- <a few nettlesome details that still required attention>
First Known Use of NETTLESOME
1766
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- Synonyms
- abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, annoying, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing
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