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The correct spelling is nettlesome.

How to pronounce nettlesome

adjective

Say it like: Net-tle-som-e

The correct spelling is nettlesome. (of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome. For example: "My poison ivy rash is very nettlesome."

Usage Examples

My poison ivy rash is very nettlesome.

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

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.
  2. 2.(of a task, problem, etc.) Thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.

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