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nettlesome
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nettlesome is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, nettlesome is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofnettlesome
1adjective
- (of a person, thing, situation, etc.) Causing irritation, annoyance, or discomfort; bothersome, irksome.
Example: "My poison ivy rash is very nettlesome."
- (of a task, problem, etc.) Thorny; difficult to deal with, especially due to being complex or tricky.
Example: "Be careful what you say to him; he's a nettlesome fellow."
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