nettlesome

英 ['netlsəm] 美['nɛtlsəm]

1. causing irritation or annoyance;: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"

2. easily irritated or annoyed;: "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"