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nettlesome
adjective
Causing irritation or annoyance
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adjective
Causing irritation or annoyance
“Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”
adjective
Easily irritated or annoyed
“An incorrigibly fractious young man”
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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
An incorrigibly fractious young man
Not the least nettlesome of his countrymen
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