Nettled
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nettled is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of nettle.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of nettle.
More Meanings
- annoyed; offended
Example Sentences
Mrs Fitzpatrick was a little nettled at this; and indeed, if it may not be called a lapse of the tongue, it was a small deviation from politeness in Jones, and into which he scarce would have fallen, had not the delight he felt in praising Sophia hurried him out of all reflection; for this commendation of one cousin was more than a tacit rebuke on the other.
Synonyms for nettled
Depending on context, synonyms include irritated, displeased, peeved, annoyed, roiled, pissed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include irritated, annoyed, displeased, pissed, peeved, riled.
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