NETTLESOME Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

nettlesome

adjective

ˈne-tᵊl-səm

Definition of nettlesome

as in annoying

causing annoyance a few nettlesome details that still required attention

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Recent Examples of nettlesome Just within the past half-decade, dozens of Islamic communities throughout the country have seen nettlesome zoning regulations delay, downsize or outright block mosque projects from moving forward. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026 The Medical Board vows to learn the lessons of the past — handing administration of the new program to a third party that actually knows how to run one, for instance — though nettlesome details about funding have yet to be worked out. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 Oct. 2025 Commissioner Rob Manfred has confirmed the league has reached agreements in principle with a trio of outlets for what amounts to a three-year stopgap deal, and while the parties continue to work out some nettlesome particulars, the framework of the bridge is fully in view. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Were parent companies Disney or Comcast, which have vast entertainment holdings, to enter into major deals requiring approval from federal regulators at the FCC or other agencies, the FCC reviews could prove nettlesome — or costly. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nettlesome

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Adjective

And best yet, there's no annoying drilling or wires involved at all.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
The day improves once your mental energy has something interesting to explore instead of something annoying to manage.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoying

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That tiny gesture may explain why secret copying can feel especially irritating.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026
Despite its splashy unveiling, Project Zenith is more about making the OS less irritating for developers than adding any groundbreaking capabilities.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritating

Adjective

Brian had written down the recipe, and, in his back shed, Michael, with the eventual assistance of Kasey, sets about following it into strange and disturbing territory.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Artificial’s timeliness in that regard is striking, even disturbing.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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