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pesky Antonyms

Opposite of pesky

Pinning down the opposite of pesky requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing trouble or persistent irritation; annoying or bothersome.

Usage Example

"We lit citronella candles on the porch to keep the pleasant mosquitoes away."

Strongest
pleasant
Strong
delightful
agreeable
helpful
welcome

Similar words to pesky

Words similar to pesky shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bothersome
annoying
irritating
troublesome
vexing
irkesome
nettlesome
tiresome
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• Nearby Words

pescatarian
peskily
peskiness
pesky
pessimism
pessimist
pessimistic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pesky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pesky
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