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nettlesome::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguey, plaguy, teasing, vexatious, vexing |
nettlesome paperwork.
Examples of nettlesome
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There was also the nettlesome question of where the new roads would actually go.
From the theatlantic.com
The shadow of the Uruguay round arguably extended beyond this nettlesome detail.
From the economist.com
Its rise will be far more nettlesome than that of his own country a century ago.
From the economist.com
For Petraeus, Pakistan is likely to be a particularly nettlesome trouble spot.
From the washingtonpost.com
The state's sagging economy has proved a nettlesome problem for state leaders.
From the tennessean.com
Our wartime presidents have always had their share of nettlesome field commanders.
From the roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com
In the big scheme of things, both categories are more nettlesome than lethal.
From the newsweek.com
Few diplomats doubt that negotiations over verification will be nettlesome.
From the time.com
They worry the federal money carries too many strings and a nettlesome public stigma.
From the thenewstribune.com
- Annoying: causing irritation or annoyance; "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 ...
- Cranky: easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"
- Thorny; hard to deal with:; Causing irritation or discomfort
