Top synonyms for “nettlesome”: annoying, bothersome, cranky, fractious, galling, irritable, irritating, peckish, and 17 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)causing irritation or annoyance“tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”
- (adjective)easily irritated or annoyed“an incorrigibly fractious young man”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "nettlesome"?
Common synonyms for "nettlesome" include annoying, bothersome, cranky, fractious, galling, irritable. Our thesaurus lists 25 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "nettlesome" mean?
causing irritation or annoyance Example: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
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