Synonyms of nettlesome

nettlesome

adjective

ˈne-tᵊl-səm 

as in annoying

causing annoyance

a few nettlesome details that still required attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoying
• irritating
• frustrating
• disturbing
• vexing
• aggravating
• bothersome
• irksome
• exasperating
• pestiferous
• maddening
• pesky
• vexatious
• pestilential
• abrasive
• painful
• nettling
• rebarbative
• pesty
• pestilent
• galling
• plaguey
• rankling
• distractive
• troublesome
• carking
• chafing
• riling
• peeving
• troubling
• burdensome
• infuriating
• importunate
• stressful
• mischievous
• disquieting
• tiresome
• biting
• displeasing
• discomforting
• offensive
• distressing
• thorny
• upsetting
• worrisome
• enraging
• importune
• angering
• inconveniencing
• spiny
• trying
• bratty
• jarring
• brattish
• grating
• jangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delightful
• pleasing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nettlesome

Just within the past half-decade, dozens of Islamic communities throughout the country have seen nettlesome zoning regulations delay, downsize or outright block mosque projects from moving forward. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026

The Medical Board vows to learn the lessons of the past — handing administration of the new program to a third party that actually knows how to run one, for instance — though nettlesome details about funding have yet to be worked out. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 Oct. 2025

Commissioner Rob Manfred has confirmed the league has reached agreements in principle with a trio of outlets for what amounts to a three-year stopgap deal, and while the parties continue to work out some nettlesome particulars, the framework of the bridge is fully in view. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Were parent companies Disney or Comcast, which have vast entertainment holdings, to enter into major deals requiring approval from federal regulators at the FCC or other agencies, the FCC reviews could prove nettlesome — or costly. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025