as in annoying
causing annoyance
a few nettlesome details that still required attention
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Recent Examples of nettlesome
Sessions and Mfume are only the latest legislators who have tried to solve this nettlesome problem over the past couple of decades.
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Kevin R. Kosar, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
When the Titanic sunk, Captain Edward John Smith could have blamed the disaster on climate putting that nettlesome ice berg in the ship’s path.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, the nettlesome increase in auto insurance is likely to continue, rising 0.5% in November after posting a 14% increase over the past year, Goldman estimated.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Back had gone on to serve as a kind of surrogate father figure for the bright and nettlesome young man.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kevin R. Kosar, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
When the Titanic sunk, Captain Edward John Smith could have blamed the disaster on climate putting that nettlesome ice berg in the ship’s path.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition, the nettlesome increase in auto insurance is likely to continue, rising 0.5% in November after posting a 14% increase over the past year, Goldman estimated.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Back had gone on to serve as a kind of surrogate father figure for the bright and nettlesome young man.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nettlesome
Adjective
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Meynecke said his footage suggested the whales found their hangers-on annoying.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thankfully, the best faux garlands offer the look and oftentimes feel of the real thing without the sticky sap or annoying cleanup.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some viewers find her impulsiveness more irritating than endearing.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Premier League has been a frustrating product this season.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some of the diciest action – and most frustrating nights – for Powell involved sprinting across wet cobblestones or through a graveyard full of smoke in the dark.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Despite already having declared her candidacy, McKnight voiced disturbing and violent threats against Sheehy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This story contains a description of a shooting some readers may find disturbing.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Nettlesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nettlesome. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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