Nettled

Synonyms of nettled

• irritated
• annoyed
• provoked

Antonyms of nettled

• calm
• content
• pleased

Collocations of nettled

nettled pride

Frequency: 70 %

His nettled pride prevented him from apologizing.

nettled temper

Frequency: 60 %

His nettled temper flared up during the argument.

nettled feelings

Frequency: 50 %

She tried to hide her nettled feelings behind a smile.

nettled response

Frequency: 45 %

Her nettled response showed her frustration.

Idiomatic Expressions for nettled

• Phrase: to get one's back up
  Meaning: to become angry or annoyed
  Usage: His comments really got my back up, I was completely nettled.