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 like a pesky pint-sized cousin during a Thanksgiving Day pickup game, FSU’s mammoth defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. didn’t stand a chance against Lagway.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
The two women, initially welcomed, soon affront their hosts with their pesky independence of mind and spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s still the pesky problem of Emperor Javicco and his disrespect for Constantine to resolve.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Coast Guard leaders, overly committed to their ideas, made things worse by refusing to consider the pesky back-office things required to fully implement the Coast Guard’s shift to a bigger and more complex helicopter.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
The two women, initially welcomed, soon affront their hosts with their pesky independence of mind and spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s still the pesky problem of Emperor Javicco and his disrespect for Constantine to resolve.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Coast Guard leaders, overly committed to their ideas, made things worse by refusing to consider the pesky back-office things required to fully implement the Coast Guard’s shift to a bigger and more complex helicopter.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
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In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This month, Bowen, Danny Ings, Kilman and Aaron Cresswell had to decide who was the most annoying in training.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the more immediately frustrating part is that the new remote doesn’t have a dedicated button for switching input modes, as previous remotes from LG and countless other remotes do.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Managing your feelings in front of your children can be difficult — but taking more control over your feelings in frustrating situations is ultimately rewarding, Barnard College child psychologist Tovah Klein told CNBC Make It last year.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Knotted chains are not only irritating, but can also damage jewelry.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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