nettlesome

Words with a similar base: nettlesome

'nettlesome'

[annoying.s.01] as in: causing irritation or annoyance

Examples:
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork
a pesky mosquito
swarms of pestering gnats
a plaguey newfangled safety catch
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
a vexatious child
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

'nettlesome'

[cranky.s.02] as in: easily irritated or annoyed

Examples:
an incorrigibly fractious young man
not the least nettlesome of his countrymen

Origins

					nettlesome (English)
├── -some (English)
│   └── σῶμα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
└── nettle (English)

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