PESKY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

pesky

adjective

ˈpe-skē

Definition of pesky

as in annoying

causing annoyance the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers

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Recent Examples of pesky But most observers recognize that those channels will be milked for cash, with wide cuts expected as the company seeks to harvest the revenue from carriage fees and redistribute to other priorities, like streaming, and paying down that pesky debt. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Its triple-wavelength emission that can help speed up skin’s collagen production, reduce the visible signs of aging, and minimize pesky redness with consistent use. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Additionally, this doorbell has built-in local storage up to 128GB, eliminating the need for cloud storage or pesky subscription fees! — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Smith was able to stay relatively healthy last season, earning consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pesky

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Adjective

McCartney said of his note to Mendes about the height imbalance, wondering how the director will rectify this annoying, historic aberration.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Something in your routine, schedule, or workload may feel disproportionately annoying or demanding, especially if too many little things pile up at once.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoying

Adjective

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel didn’t shy away from discussing his job security Thursday amid a frustrating 0-5 start to the season.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Wednesday's rain made for a frustrating day for hundreds of travelers at Denver International Airport, including some football fans arriving for Thursday night's Broncos game.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustrating

Adjective

For home-office equipment, networking hardware, 3D printers, and other devices where unexpected shutdowns are costly or irritating, the Elite 300 can serve a dual purpose rather than sit unused until the next blackout.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
That tiny gesture may explain why secret copying can feel especially irritating.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritating

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