Pestered Meaning in English
word · lemma: pester
ˈpɛstɝd
PES-terd
pˈɛstəd
PES-tuhd
Definition
Bothered or annoyed someone repeatedly, usually by asking questions, making requests, or not leaving them alone.
Usage & Nuances
'Pestered' is informal and means ongoing, unwanted annoyance. Common with 'by' and in the passive: 'I was pestered by'. Often used for children or pets bothering adults. Don't confuse with 'bothered,' which can be less repetitive.
Spanish: molestar - fastidiarPortuguese (BR): importunar - atormentarPortuguese (PT): importunar - chatearChinese (Simplified): 纠缠 - 打扰Chinese (Traditional): 糾纏 - 打擾Hindi: परेशान कियाArabic: أزعج - ضايقBengali: উত্ত্যক্ত করা - বিরক্ত করা (পুনরাবৃত্তভাবে)Russian: докучать - надоедатьJapanese: しつこく悩ませる - しつこく困らせるVietnamese: quấy rầy - làm phiền (liên tục)Korean: 귀찮게 하다 - 집요하게 괴롭히다Turkish: darlık etmek - rahatsız etmek (ısrarla)Urdu: بار بار تنگ کرنا - بہت ستاناIndonesian: mengganggu terus-menerus - merecoki
Example Sentences
The boy pestered his mother for a new toy.
basic
I felt pestered by all the questions.
basic
The dog pestered me until I played with him.
basic
I was pestered by telemarketers all morning.
natural
She always felt pestered at family gatherings by her aunts' questions.
natural
My little brother pestered me non-stop to use my phone.
natural