Pestered

Pestered is a past tense verb meaning to annoy or trouble someone persistently. It describes a situation where an individual is repeatedly subjected to unwanted attention, requests, or actions, leading to irritation or distress. The word derives from the Middle English "pesteren," meaning to entangle or perplex.

Common contexts for being pestered include children repeatedly asking questions or demanding something from a parent, or an individual being bothered by telemarketers or persistent salespeople. It can also refer to being bothered by insects or other small creatures, such as being pestered by flies on a warm day. The key element of "pestered" is the repetitive and often unwelcome nature of the annoyance. The feeling of being pestered can range from mild annoyance to significant frustration, depending on the intensity and duration of the bothersome behavior.