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adjective

Definition of nettlingnext
as in annoying
causing annoyance your constant sniffling is extremely nettling

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nettling

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verb

present participle of nettle
as in irritating
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts don't nettle your brother while he's trying to do his homework

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nettling
  1. annoying
  2. irritating
  3. frustrating
  4. bothering
  5. disturbing
  6. aggravating
Adjective
  • But more recently there have been other issues, such as one that is highly annoying: vanishing data in the Apple Notes app.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But there is one item on her bucket list that has been annoying elusive.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoying
Verb
  • The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Similarly, in frustrating circumstances, finding gratitude might involve acknowledging the resilience developed through adversity.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • So this app from Google is good enough to keep in your arsenal, while still being a bit frustrating to use at times.
    Reece Rogers, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of frustrating
Verb
  • Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?
    Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of bothering
Adjective
  • In court, attorneys for the state also described a disturbing scene.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Here are two reasons behind these often disturbing experiences, according to research.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of disturbing
Adjective
  • The judge also ruled against each of the defense's attempts to strike the aggravating factors prosecutors had found, which made Kohberger eligible for the death penalty.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Prosecutors have said in court filings that four aggravating factors exist in the case against Kohberger, who turns 30 later this month, making the crime more severe and the death penalty warranted.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of aggravating
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