causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"苛立ち、または不快感を引き起こすさま邪魔っ気
例:tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork; a vexatious child; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong 彼がフォークでグラスをたたいてうるさくリズムをとること;うっとうしい子供;自分が悪いと認めなければならないことはしゃくに障る