bratty

adjective

Definition of brattynext
as in troublesome

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bratty
  1. troublesome
  2. mischievous
  3. upsetting
  4. offensive
  5. infuriating
Adjective
  • Nordic folklore features a similar narrative of Loki, a troublesome god, arriving as the 13th guest to a dinner party.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Swiss authorities were swiftly involved, tracing the troublesome call back to its origin, facilitating the capture of the trio on June 19.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of troublesome
Adjective
  • Plenty of TikTok users lauded Zola's mischievous behavior and highlighted her lack of remorse.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
    Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • According to Trump's cousin and family historian John Walter, this fabrication was maintained at the request of Fred Trump to avoid upsetting Jewish friends and clients in the post-war period.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This is an interesting, if upsetting, phenomenon, showing how online communities are divorced from reality and how social media can enable some of the worst sides of humanity.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of upsetting
Adjective
  • Soto is still a far more accomplished offensive player than Tucker, who will turn 28 in January.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Wagner took on the bulk of the offensive load in Banchero's absence, averaging 24.4 points per game.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of offensive
Adjective
  • Spotify For some of us, few things are more infuriating than a gadget that stops working due to a software change.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Her perhaps most infuriating trait, as with so many moms, is her constant need to always be right.
    Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 May 2024
Definition of infuriating
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