gadfly Synonyms
gadfly Meaning
gadfly (n)
a persistently annoying person
any of various large flies that annoy livestock
gadfly (n.)
Any dipterous insect of the genus Oestrus, and allied genera of botflies.
gadfly Sentence Examples
- The gadfly's persistent buzzing irritated the horses at the ranch.
- Socrates believed he served as a gadfly to Athenian society, challenging its complacency.
- The local newspaper acted as a gadfly, exposing corruption within the city government.
- The gadfly's sharp sting left a painful reminder on the cow's back.
- The activist's gadfly tactics provoked the authorities into investigating their questionable practices.
- The gadfly's presence in the room became an unwelcome distraction for the meeting attendees.
- The gadfly's constant questions eroded the politician's carefully crafted image.
- The gadfly's biting criticism stung the company's reputation.
- The gadfly's ability to avoid capture made it a formidable adversary for the researchers.
- The gadfly's unwavering determination forced the organization to address the allegations against it.
FAQs About the word gadfly
a persistently annoying person, any of various large flies that annoy livestockAny dipterous insect of the genus Oestrus, and allied genera of botflies.
annoyer, annoyance,nuisance, pest, gnawer,tease, headache, pain, nudnik, bother
smoothie,charmer, smoothie, charmer, soother, comforter, soother,comforter, solacer,smoothy
The gadfly's persistent buzzing irritated the horses at the ranch.
Socrates believed he served as a gadfly to Athenian society, challenging its complacency.
The local newspaper acted as a gadfly, exposing corruption within the city government.
The gadfly's sharp sting left a painful reminder on the cow's back.
