brattish

Definition of brattishnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brattish
Adjective
  • One of the troublesome sounds for writers was /w/.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Above-ground tree roots can be just as troublesome and require special attention.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, underneath their tough (and slightly bratty) exterior is one of the zodiac’s most loving, nurturing and emotionally intelligent personalities.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • The shifter is tiny and weirdly unsatisfying for a car with this much bratty energy.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
  • The Chicago Cubs are grappling with offensive struggles, stemming from a concerning slump by veteran second baseman Nico Hoerner.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • This new adaptation of the classic William Golding novel, a British production, is a moody, harrowing and deeply upsetting experience.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • In House of the Dragon’s season 2 premiere, Aegon II brought him to a meeting where Jaehaerys II was mischievous and bored.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • The show features a wide cast of colorful characters, namely Ginger’s mother Lois (Laraine Newman), her quirky friends Dodie (Aspen Vincent) and Macie (Jackie Harris Greenberg), and her mischievous little brother Carl (Jeannie Elias).
    Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • Sometimes there’s an infuriating message.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • Form has been wildly fluctuating and has led to some infuriating, passive displays.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • But the biggest beef to be had is in Sarnoski’s insistence to bludgeon us with pulverizing violence, which grows tiresome and repetitive in the carnage-spewing initial 30 minutes.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • Crucially, this Bond is terrific, not tiresome.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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“Brattish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brattish. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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