a pesky mosquito.
a pestilential malignancy in the air.
a plaguey newfangled safety catch.
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him.
a vexatious child.
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport.
an irritating delay.
dirty wounds.
found it galling to have to ask permission.
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong.
nettlesome paperwork.
obliged to go into infected rooms.
plaguey fevers.
swarms of pestering gnats.
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork.