as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
It's spiked with enamel-strengthening fluoride, which helps prevent pesky cavities from forming.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
But like a pesky pint-sized cousin during a Thanksgiving Day pickup game, FSU’s mammoth defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. didn’t stand a chance against Lagway.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
The two women, initially welcomed, soon affront their hosts with their pesky independence of mind and spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s still the pesky problem of Emperor Javicco and his disrespect for Constantine to resolve.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
But like a pesky pint-sized cousin during a Thanksgiving Day pickup game, FSU’s mammoth defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. didn’t stand a chance against Lagway.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
The two women, initially welcomed, soon affront their hosts with their pesky independence of mind and spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s still the pesky problem of Emperor Javicco and his disrespect for Constantine to resolve.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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This is a book that is charming, intelligent and occasionally annoying.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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This change is particularly annoying since the multiplayer structure hasn't been notably improved since payment was required.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reinhart has been facing this frustrating situation privately, but decided to share it publicly now for a very personal reason: At the time of this interview, her grandmother had recently been diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer.—
Julia Sullivan,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the loss to Boston, Kerr's Warriors fell to a frustrating 21-21 record on the season, good for just the No. 11 seed in a competitive Western Conference.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Of all the teams to surpass Texas Tech this century, TCU’s evolution would be the most painful, or at least irritating.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Traveling can be frustrating and irritating, which may lead at times to aggressive behavior.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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