Synonyms of pesky

pesky

adjective

ˈpe-skē 

as in annoying

causing annoyance

the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoying
• frustrating
• irritating
• disturbing
• aggravating
• irksome
• vexing
• bothersome
• maddening
• nettlesome
• exasperating
• vexatious
• pestiferous
• pestilential
• pesty
• painful
• abrasive
• pestilent
• plaguey
• galling
• troublesome
• chafing
• rankling
• distractive
• peeving
• nettling
• rebarbative
• carking
• riling
• troubling
• mischievous
• biting
• stressful
• infuriating
• burdensome
• importunate
• displeasing
• upsetting
• disquieting
• distressing
• tiresome
• discomforting
• offensive
• worrisome
• inconveniencing
• enraging
• angering
• thorny
• spiny
• trying
• bratty
• importune
• brattish
• jarring
• grating
• jangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delightful
• pleasing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pesky

The plant offers beautiful blue or purple blooms each spring, fending off pesky wildlife like deer while requiring little attention from gardeners. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

For years, employers have worried about those pesky employer review sites. — Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

The shin-skimming silhouette offers great coverage for formal events, while the pleats hide pesky lines. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Sources close to Apple's foldable project claim the iPhone Ultra will solve issues that other rivals struggle with, including that pesky crease in the middle of the display. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026