nettlesome
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adjective \ˈne-təl-səm\Definition of NETTLESOME
: causing vexation : 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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