Nettlesome: meaning, definitions and examples
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nettlesome
[ ˈnɛtəlˌsʌm ]
describing behavior
The term 'nettlesome' describes something that is irritating, causing annoyance or discomfort. It is often used to refer to situations, behaviors, or comments that provoke irritation or vexation. The word can also imply a sense of difficulty or complication that arises from the irritating nature of the subject. In literary contexts, it may refer to themes or characters that evoke strong emotional reactions due to their nettlesome attributes.
Synonyms
annoying, disturbing, irksome, vexatious
Examples of usage
- He made a nettlesome remark during the meeting.
- The nettlesome issue of budget cuts created tension among employees.
- Her nettlesome attitude towards criticism made it hard to work with her.
Translations
Translations of the word "nettlesome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritante
🇮🇳 कष्टदायक
🇩🇪 reizbar
🇮🇩 menyebalkan
🇺🇦 дратівливий
🇵🇱 drażniący
🇯🇵 苛立たしい
🇫🇷 agaçant
🇪🇸 irritante
🇹🇷 rahatsız edici
🇰🇷 짜증나는
🇸🇦 مزعج
🇨🇿 dráždící
🇸🇰 dráždivý
🇨🇳 令人烦恼的
🇸🇮 dražljiv
🇮🇸 erfittandi
🇰🇿 қинаушы
🇬🇪 აწუხებს
🇦🇿 narahat edən
🇲🇽 irritante
Etymology
The word 'nettlesome' originates from the noun 'nettle', which is derived from the Old English word 'netele'. 'Nettle' refers to a plant known for its stinging hairs, which causes discomfort when touched. Over time, this concept of irritation associated with the nettle plant translated into a metaphorical use of 'nettlesome' to describe anything that causes annoyance or irritation. The suffix '-some' indicates possessing a certain quality. Therefore, 'nettlesome' essentially conveys the idea of possessing the quality of causing irritation, much like the plant itself does. The usage of 'nettlesome' in English literature has been traceable back to the 19th century, and it reflects the evolution of language in expressing nuanced emotional responses.