Annoying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Annoying is an adjective meaning Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
Meaning
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of annoy
- (rare) That which annoys; an annoyance.
Example Sentences
Having flies in your bedroom when you're trying to sleep is really annoying.
[…] they lose the true spirit of Christianity; and, while their heads are filled with clouds of mysticism, and the smoke of metaphysical nonsense, their hearts are filled with uncharitableness and bitter annoyings.
Word Forms
- annoyings
Synonyms for annoying
Depending on context, synonyms include aggravating, aggy, wretched, bothersome, chagrining, cruddy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plaguy, pesky, annoyance, nettlesome, vexing, vexation.
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