nettlesome
pronunciation
How to pronounce nettlesome in British English:
UK [ˈnetlsəm]
How to pronounce nettlesome in American English:
US [ˈnɛtlsəm]
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- Adjective:
- causing irritation or annoyance
- easily irritated or annoyed
Word Origin
- nettlesome (adj.)
- 1766, from nettle (n.) + -some (1).
Example
- 1. Environmental concerns could also prove nettlesome .
- 2. The incident nonetheless could prove nettlesome for mr. buffett .
- 3. Many mathematicians simply set nettlesome questions like these aside and get back to the more pleasant business of proving theorems .
- 4. The shadow of the uruguay round arguably extended beyond this nettlesome detail .
- 5. Though the pink dolphins are protected by law , the fishermen see them as nettlesome competitors for the catches that feed their families , and their frustration sometimes boils over .