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brattish

adjective

Definition of brattishnext
as in troublesome

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  1. troublesome
  2. bratty
  3. offensive
  4. upsetting
  5. mischievous
  6. infuriating
  7. tiresome
Adjective
  • Given their performances and results — a vivid draw at home to Liverpool and an excellent victory away to Tottenham — this felt more like a quirk than a troublesome theme.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now a second Times report notes that concern over the choice of honoree has only become more troublesome since that first article was published a month ago.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of troublesome
Adjective
  • Even with seemingly endless dupes flooding the market, there’s something about carrying a Stanley that feels bratty and cool.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Why are people so hungry for a bratty, sarcastic version of Abigail Williams?
    — Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bratty
Adjective
  • The low rate wasn’t just an offensive coordinator preference.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of offensive
Adjective
  • This story involves discussion of suicide that some readers may find upsetting.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Lippy said the support from customers helped turn what had been an upsetting weekend into something more positive.
    — Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of upsetting
Adjective
  • Paramount Great Again hat, but didn’t expect the mischievous executive to turn up in Edinburgh wearing the headgear.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Reports from across the UK show the mischievous character lurking outside windows and startling passersby.
    — Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Turkish football is a chaotic, infuriating, sometimes horrible but always entertaining place.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • And to me, that is just one of the most infuriating parts of all of this.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of infuriating
Adjective
  • Upgrading to first class adds another layer of comfort, with private sleeping accommodations that make overnight travel feel far less tiresome.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiresome
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