nettled

• Adjectif décrivant un état de léger agacement, de contrariété ou de provocation.

An adjective describing a state of being slightly irritated, annoyed, or provoked.

1. Irritated or annoyedC1formal

   Feeling slightly angry or annoyed, often due to a minor provocation.

   Agacé ou contrarié

   • He was nettled by her constant criticism.
   • The delay nettled the passengers waiting at the gate.
   • She felt nettled when he ignored her suggestion.

   Synonymesaggravatedannoyedexasperatedirritatedpeevedprovokedruffledvexed

   Antonymescalmcomposedpleasedsereneuntroubled

• Verbe signifiant irriter, contrarier ou provoquer quelqu'un, souvent au sens figuré.

A verb meaning to irritate, annoy, or provoke someone, often used in a figurative sense.

1. Sting or cause a stinging sensationB2formal

   To sting or cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation, similar to being stung by a nettle plant.

   Piquer comme une ortie

   • The plant nettled his bare arm as he brushed past it.
   • The cold wind nettled her cheeks, making them tingle.
   • The harsh chemicals nettled his skin, leaving a red rash.

   Synonymesburnpricklesmartstingtingle

2. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance, irritation, or disturbance, especially through minor or repeated actions.

   Agacer, irriter

   • His constant criticism nettled her, but she tried to ignore it.
   • The delay nettled the passengers, who were already tired.
   • She was nettled by his dismissive tone during the meeting.

   Synonymesannoybotherchafeexasperatefretgallirkirritatepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antonymescomfortdelightpleasesoothe