Meaning
annoying, troublesome
- causing irritation, distress, or discomfort; bothersome
- intrusive or harassing in behavior
In a sentence
Un cliente molesto è stato allontanato dal locale ieri sera.
A disruptive customer was removed from the venue last night.
La musica ad alto volume è risultata molesta per tutto il vicinato.
The loud music was bothersome to the entire neighborhood.
Non fare domande moleste quando qualcuno sta già lavorando.
Don't ask annoying questions when someone is already working.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| molesto | masculine · singular |
| molesta | feminine · singular |
| molesti | masculine · plural |
| moleste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger and more serious than 'fastidioso' (annoying), often implying unacceptable behavior.
- Regular four-ending adjective: molesto, molesta, molesti, moleste.