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NETTLESOME

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Nettlesome.

Nettlesome - as an adjective satellite

Causing irritation or annoyance

Example: "Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoying12bothersome17galling9irritating11pesky14pestering12pestiferous16plaguey13plaguy12teasing8vexatious19vexing17

Easily irritated or annoyed

Example: "An incorrigibly fractious young man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranky15fractious14irritable11peckish18peevish15pettish12petulant10scratchy18techy13testy8tetchy14

Nettlesome - as an adjective

(of a person, thing, situation, etc.) causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.

Example: "My poison ivy rash is very nettlesome."

(of a task, problem, etc.) thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.

Example: "Be careful what you say to him; he's a nettlesome fellow."

Example Sentences

"Her constant nagging is nettlesome and irritating."
"Dealing with his arrogant attitude was nettlesome and exhausting."
"The nettlesome customer complained about every little detail."
"The complicated instructions were nettlesome to follow."
"The never-ending traffic jams are nettlesome for commuters."
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Word Game Points

Is NETTLESOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nettlesome is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NETTLESOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is NETTLESOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nettlesome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NETTLESOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is NETTLESOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nettlesome is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NETTLESOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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