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pesty Synonyms

Another word for pesty

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome or pesky.

Usage Example

"We applied insect repellent to keep the pesky mosquitoes away during our evening hike."

Strongest
pesky
annoying
irritating
Strong
troublesome
bothersome
vexing
irksome
nettle-some

Opposites of pesty

The opposite of pesty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasant
agreeable
delightful
helpful
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• Nearby Words

pesticide
pestilence
pestle
pesty
pet
petaled
petallike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pesty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pesty
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