Annoying: meaning, definitions and examples

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annoying

[ əˈnɔɪɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a negative way

causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; irritating

Synonyms

aggravating, bothersome, irritating, vexatious

Examples of usage

Her constant interruptions were very annoying during the meeting.
The loud music from the neighbors was really annoying last night.

^{Context #2}

to cause annoyance

to cause slight anger or irritation; to bother or disturb

Synonyms

aggravate, bother, irritate, vex

Examples of usage

Please stop tapping your pen, it's really annoying me.
The constant noise of the construction work is annoying the residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "annoying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritante

🇮🇳 कष्टप्रद

🇩🇪 nervig

🇮🇩 menyebalkan

🇺🇦 дратівливий

🇵🇱 irytujący

🇯🇵 うるさい

🇫🇷 agaçant

🇪🇸 molesto

🇹🇷 sinir bozucu

🇰🇷 짜증나는

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 otravný

🇸🇰 otravný

🇨🇳 烦人的

🇸🇮 nadležen

🇮🇸 pirrandi

🇰🇿 жалықтырушы

🇬🇪 შემაწუხებელი

🇦🇿 sıxıcı

🇲🇽 molesto

Word origin

The word 'annoying' originated from the Middle English word 'annoyen', which means 'to molest, harm, or annoy'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe something that causes irritation or discomfort. Over time, it has become a common adjective to express exasperation or frustration towards something or someone that is bothersome.

See also: annoy, annoyance, annoyed, annoyedly, annoyer, annoyingly.