Offensive and Pesty

Offensive

Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Pesty and offensive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pesty" instead an adjective "Offensive".

Nearby Words: offend, offence, offensively

Pesty

Pesty adjective - Causing annoyance.
Usage example: a pesty toddler who never stopped asking questions
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Offensive and pesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offensive" instead an adjective "Pesty".
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