plaguey

adjective

ˈplā-gē How to pronounce plaguey (audio)
variants also plaguy
Definition of plagueynext
as in annoying
causing annoyance I've had this plaguey cough for weeks now

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaguey
  1. annoying
  2. irritating
  3. frustrating
  4. disturbing
Adjective
  • Yes, some of those fans are incredibly annoying—and some of those people aren’t even fans.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Would Berman, then 49 years old, care about the project, or would the superstar personality treat it as an annoying burden thrust on him by his employer’s media arrangement?
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of annoying
Adjective
  • Despite its splashy unveiling, Project Zenith is more about making the OS less irritating for developers than adding any groundbreaking capabilities.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another slightly irritating quirk is that the top only stays open for 9 seconds.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • The other frustrating part about the New England run game was the way it was called so conservatively by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Inflation has shown some signs of easing in recent months but is still high, frustrating consumers who are struggling with more expensive gas, groceries, clothing and other essentials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • There, Musk’s disturbing lack of empathy would glory in slashing jobs and spending, including on the vital USAID.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • That part is too real, too disturbing, and Barrett’s hollow script avoids tackling the subject head on.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbing
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“Plaguey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaguey. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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