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nettlesome

adjective

net·​tle·​some ˈne-tᵊl-səm How to pronounce nettlesome (audio)
: causing vexation : irritating

Example Sentences

a few nettlesome details that still required attention
Recent Examples on the Web That was, of course, a singular moment for the network, one that forced HBO to very quickly come to terms with a nettlesome dilemma potentially more fearsome than any Targaryen dragon: After a hit as big as Game of Thrones, what comes next? Andy Meek, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 But with the funding in limbo, party leaders were glad to make progress on another nettlesome matter before the long recess. Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022 While that reduced the chances of a massive gulf between the sides, with one hoping for a significant alteration to the landscape, the issues have remained nettlesome enough to keep them apart. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022 The answer to that question is nettlesome and elusive, at least according to a new analysis. Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Dec. 2021 Prices on a range of products rose 6.2 percent over the last year, according to recent government data, and rising energy prices have emerged as one of the most nettlesome and visible parts of the price increases hitting the American economy. Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021 Despite the passage of the bill, the Biden administration will now face nettlesome challenges that have helped drive down the President's approval ratings just as the midterm campaign begins to fire up. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021 President Biden’s approval rating in recent weeks has plummeted, as the administration is beset by nettlesome including record-high inflation. Andy Meek, BGR, 19 Oct. 2021 With the passage of the infrastructure bill, Senators Manchin and Sinema have less reason than ever to listen to further carping on the matter from their nettlesome critics. Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nettlesome was in 1845
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