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Galling for Spooner to pay the bill, in a state of shock!
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nettlesome
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Word definitions for nettlesome in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1766, from nettle (n.) + -some (1).
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
nettlesome \nettlesome\ adj. same as irritating , 1. Syn: annoying, galling, chafing, irritating, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 (context of a person, thing, situation, etc. English) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome. 2 (context of a task, problem, etc. English) thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. 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 ...
Usage examples of nettlesome.
In the most basic fiber of his being he suddenly was aware of how much power the sorcerer possessed, and that should Macros choose, he could brush him aside like a nettlesome insect.