as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
This rechargeable mosquito repeller is a bug spray alternative that banishes those pesky pests within a 20-foot radius.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Cut down on fielding pesky calls and texts by exploring options to block them.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Sick of peeling that pesky tag off of your license plate every year?
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
On Sunday, the first round concluded with two more Game 7s, as the Detroit Pistons completed its own 3-1 comeback over the Orlando Magic, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally put away the pesky Toronto Raptors.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Cut down on fielding pesky calls and texts by exploring options to block them.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Sick of peeling that pesky tag off of your license plate every year?
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
On Sunday, the first round concluded with two more Game 7s, as the Detroit Pistons completed its own 3-1 comeback over the Orlando Magic, and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally put away the pesky Toronto Raptors.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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At the same time, workplace politics could feel extra stressful and annoying, especially if someone becomes threatened by your confidence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The predatory add-ons were annoying.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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At a time when air travel can often feel routine if not outright frustrating, inaugural flights can be reminiscent of an era where every trip was more of a special event.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Madrid’s two Englishmen were having frustrating evenings.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Driver recovery can automate what used to be an irritating manual process.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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No-see-um bites may be painful and irritating.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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