nettlesome

The word “nettlesome” has 3 syllables: net-tle-some

It's pronounced as /ˈnɛtəlˌsʌm/

What is synonym and antonym for nettlesome?

In the thesaurus, “nettlesome” has 58 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nettlesome along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nettlesome

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

Antonyms for nettlesome

delightful
pleasing

Meanings of nettlesome

adjective
1. (of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.
2. (of a task, problem, etc.) Thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.

Example Sentences

The nettlesome problem of traffic congestion has frustrated city planners for years.
Her nettlesome questions during the meeting put everyone on edge.
Dealing with the nettlesome customer complaints took up most of his afternoon.
The team worked hard to find a solution to the nettlesome technical issues.
His nettlesome behavior at the party annoyed several of the guests.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nettlesome, such as: abrasive, aggravating, angering, annoying, biting, bothersome, brattish.

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