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. aggravating
Adjective
  • 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
  • And Jamie still refuses to apologize for any of the violence, which is very annoying.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of annoying
Adjective
  • First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Knotted chains are not only irritating, but can also damage jewelry.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • 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
  • After sharing this frustrating experience on social media, the video went viral with over 1.8 million views and almost 15,000 likes on Instagram, as well as nearly 1 million views on TikTok.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of frustrating
Adjective
  • Popular on Variety The causes and the aggravating factors of both blazes will be investigated, studied and debated for years to come.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
  • In doing so, the court must consider the facts of the case, along with any aggravating or mitigating circumstances.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of aggravating
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