as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
Here’s how to discourage pesky possums from hanging around your house and yard.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Per Gurman, sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including durability, screen quality, and that pesky crease in the middle of the display.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Close attention is paid to the crafting of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the currently moribund system of checks and balances, and that pesky electoral college.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Anything, in this new world, can be traded — provided the other team isn’t on one of those pesky no-trade clauses.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Per Gurman, sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including durability, screen quality, and that pesky crease in the middle of the display.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Close attention is paid to the crafting of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the currently moribund system of checks and balances, and that pesky electoral college.
—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Anything, in this new world, can be traded — provided the other team isn’t on one of those pesky no-trade clauses.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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This is a realm of exposition-heavy opening credits, relentlessly earwormy theme tunes, and heroes who, for no obvious reason, choose to hang out with cute/annoying [delete as appropriate] comedy sidekicks like Orko and Snarf.
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This would have evoked annoying memories of the 0-0 draw against Morocco in 2022 and 1-1 draw with Russia in 2018 for Spain.
Adjective
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Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season.
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Residents said the latest delay is especially frustrating because the pool also remained closed for much of last summer after a water line ruptured while it was being filled.
Adjective
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Few workplace behaviors are as small, common and irritating as the message that goes unanswered.
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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