annoying

adjective

an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ How to pronounce annoying (audio)
Synonyms of annoying
: causing vexation or irritation : causing annoyance : irritating
an annoying habit
annoying questions
annoyingly
ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ-lē How to pronounce annoying (audio)
adverb

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Examples of annoying in a Sentence

my partner has the annoying habit of eating all the pickles and leaving a jar full of pickle juice in the refrigerator
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One of the more annoying things about being a reporter is that your inbox is constantly flooded with PR pitches. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 For the ultimate flattering shape, they are designed with a contoured mid-rise waistband and a slightly relaxed fit around the hips and thighs to prevent annoying pant gaps. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 But occasionally there can be personality clashes or people who other people on the trip find annoying. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Those two plus Brad Marchand assure that the Cats will be the most wonderfully annoying team to play in the NHL. — Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for annoying

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Etymology

see annoy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annoying was in the 15th century

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annoying

adjective
an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ How to pronounce annoying (audio)
: causing annoyance
an annoying habit
annoyingly adverb

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