Definition of nettlesome

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • nettlesome is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • nettlesome is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • nettlesome is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of nettlesome


  • easily irritated or annoyed (adjective)

    Examples

    1. not the least nettlesome of his countrymen

    Synonyms

    1. cranky
    2. fractious
    3. irritable
    4. peckish
    5. peevish
    6. pettish
    7. petulant
    8. scratchy
    9. techy
    10. testy
    11. tetchy
  • causing irritation or annoyance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. nettlesome paperwork

    Synonyms

    1. annoying
    2. bothersome
    3. galling
    4. irritating
    5. pesky
    6. pestering
    7. pestiferous
    8. plaguey
    9. plaguy
    10. teasing
    11. vexatious
    12. vexing

See definition of nettlesome in Merriam Webster