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Nettled
Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
📖 Definitions of "Nettled"
verb
- 1
Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
"The children were badly nettled after playing in the field."
- 2
To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
adjective
- 1
Annoyed; offended
🔄 Synonyms of "Nettled"
8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| irritated | Experiencing a feeling of irritation. |
| displeased | Not pleased or happy with something. |
| peeved | Annoyed. |
| annoyed | Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed. |
| roiled | (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence |
| pissed | (chiefly US, Canada, Australia, mildly vulgar, colloquial) Annoyed, angry. |
| riled | aroused to impatience or anger |
| stung | feeling sharp psychological pain |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nettled"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| irritatedverb | Experiencing a feeling of irritation. |
| annoyed | Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed. |
| displeased | Not pleased or happy with something. |
| pissed | (chiefly US, Canada, Australia, mildly vulgar, colloquial) Annoyed, angry. |
| peeved | Annoyed. |
| riled | aroused to impatience or anger |
| roiled | (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence |
| stung | feeling sharp psychological pain |
| miffedverb | (informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, in a snit, put out or annoyed. |
| piquedverb | Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor. |
| aggrieved | Angry or resentful due to unjust treatment. |
| nettlesome | (of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome. |
| snittynoun | (informal) Agitated; annoyed. |
| snarkynoun | (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation. |
| tight | Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open. |
| benettled | Full of nettles. |
| ruffled | (informal) Bothered. |
| huffynoun | (informal) Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated. |
| prickly | Covered with sharp points. |
| naggynoun | (informal) Prone to nag, irritable. |
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