BRATTISH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

brattish

adjective

Definition of brattish

as in troublesome

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Adjective

Miami’s subpar pass protection, inexperience at receiver and troublesome play calling have been contributing factors.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
When lighting a miniature proved troublesome, the crew employed motion-control rigs to capture multiple exposures, enabling the lighting to be adjusted later in compositing.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of troublesome

Adjective

There's a multitude of Gucci wearers in the world, spanning bratty aristocrats, the new bourgeois, and lads buying outlet merchandise.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026
Even with seemingly endless dupes flooding the market, there’s something about carrying a Stanley that feels bratty and cool.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bratty

Adjective

North Korea described the Hero Kim Kun Ok as one of the navy’s key offensive assets when it was unveiled in 2023.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Given all of Los Angeles’ injuries along its offensive line, this weekend’s matchup should present opportunities for the Chiefs’ front seven to get back to the quarterback — and perhaps earn a Cram Award along the way.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

The episode is unfortunately timely, amid the infuriating story of the Cornell 7, the name coined online for the seven male students at Cornell University who are accused of drugging and gang raping a female classmate in October 2024.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Even the characters involved in the season’s intriguing, yet infuriating, cliffhanger ending have justifications for their schemes.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of infuriating

Adjective

Nearly all its arrangements hew to a standard radio-pop format, and in the record’s back half this lack of imagination becomes tiresome.

— Enzo Escober, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Upgrading to first class adds another layer of comfort, with private sleeping accommodations that make overnight travel feel far less tiresome.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of tiresome

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