Nettlesome
(adjective)
- Causing annoyance or irritation.
- Troublesome or difficult to handle.
- Perturbing or unsettling.
Origin:
The word 'nettlesome' is derived from the middle english word 'nettle' which means 'to irritate or annoy'. it refers to something that causes annoyance or discomfort.
Examples:
- The nettlesome mosquito kept buzzing around her ear.
- The nettlesome problem was causing a lot of stress and frustration.
- The nettlesome child was always getting into trouble and causing mischief.
- The nettlesome noise was driving her crazy and she couldn't concentrate.
- The nettlesome situation was making her anxious and she didn't know what to do.