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单词 pesky
释义

pesky

adjective

pes·​ky ˈpe-skē How to pronounce pesky (audio)
peskier; peskiest
: troublesome, vexatious
pesky issues

Synonyms

  • abrasive
  • aggravating
  • annoying
  • bothersome
  • carking
  • chafing
  • disturbing
  • exasperating
  • frustrating
  • galling
  • irksome
  • irritating
  • maddening
  • nettlesome
  • nettling
  • peeving
  • pestiferous
  • pestilent
  • pestilential
  • pesty
  • plaguey
  • plaguy
  • rankling
  • rebarbative
  • riling
  • vexatious
  • vexing
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Example Sentences

I've been trying to get rid of this pesky cold for weeks. the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from pest + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pesky

adjective

pes·​ky ˈpe-skē How to pronounce pesky (audio)
peskier; peskiest
: troublesome sense 1
pesky ants

pesky

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • delightful
  • pleasing
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