nettlesome

net·tle·some

adjective \ˈne-t^əl-səm\

Definition of NETTLESOME

:  causing vexation :  irritating

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Examples of NETTLESOME

1. <a few nettlesome details that still required attention>

First Known Use of NETTLESOME

1766

Related to NETTLESOME

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

Related Words

burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing; angering, enraging, infuriating; brattish, bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting; distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome; biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny

Near Antonyms

delightful, pleasing

Rhymes with NETTLESOME

mettlesome