as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
So much for that pesky First Amendment.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But what exactly are those pesky spots?
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
This might mean trading less actively in your taxable brokerage accounts, a move that may help cut down on those pesky 1099s.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This routine helps get rid of all those pesky allergens like dust mites, sweat, and skin cells that tend to build up.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But what exactly are those pesky spots?
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
This might mean trading less actively in your taxable brokerage accounts, a move that may help cut down on those pesky 1099s.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This routine helps get rid of all those pesky allergens like dust mites, sweat, and skin cells that tend to build up.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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So now James is out here knowing that Siegfried was right, which is annoying.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Kelce/Swifty thing got très annoying but Mahomes was a married guy with a few kids.—
Linda Perillo,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Francisco Lindor was expected to be the captain of the team, but in a frustrating turn of events for the Puerto Rican team, he was denied the insurance needed to participate.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm When Associate Editor Katie Akin began dealing with frustrating dry patches this winter, First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm truly came to the rescue.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rubbing alcohol isn’t corrosive to metals, doesn’t stain clothes, and doesn’t cause the same irritating fumes as working with bleach does.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
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The hypoallergenic face serum is free from potentially irritating ingredients, such as parabens and synthetic fragrances, too.—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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