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Meaning of nettlesome

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nettlesome

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.

    Example: My poison ivy rash is very nettlesome.

  2. (of a task, problem, etc.) Thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.

    Example: Be careful what you say to him; he's a nettlesome fellow.