Awkward
Awkward adjective - Causing difficulty, discomfort, or annoyance.
Usage example: our surprise guests came at a very awkward time
Nettlesome and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nettlesome" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Nettlesome
Nettlesome adjective - Causing annoyance.
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Synonyms for Nettlesome
Awkward and nettlesome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Nettlesome".
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Related pairs
- disturbing and awkward
- disturbing and nettlesome
- annoying and awkward
- annoying and nettlesome
- unpleasant and awkward
- unpleasant and nettlesome
- difficult and awkward
- difficult and nettlesome
- disagreeable and awkward
- disagreeable and nettlesome
- painful and awkward
- painful and nettlesome
- vexatious and awkward
- vexatious and nettlesome
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