Annoyingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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annoyingly
[ əˈnɔɪɪŋli ]
in a frustrating or irritating manner
In a way that causes irritation or annoyance. It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are bothersome or vexatious.
Synonyms
bothersomely, irritatingly, vexatiously
Examples of usage
- She spoke so loudly that it was annoyingly difficult to concentrate.
- The alarm clock rang annoyingly early in the morning.
in an exasperating or maddening manner
In a way that causes frustration or anger. It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are aggravating or infuriating.
Synonyms
exasperatingly, infuriatingly, maddeningly
Examples of usage
- He kept asking annoyingly repetitive questions that drove me crazy.
- The computer froze annoyingly just as I was about to save my work.
Translations
Translations of the word "annoyingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritantemente
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ाहट से
🇩🇪 ärgerlich
🇮🇩 mengganggu
🇺🇦 дратівливо
🇵🇱 irytująco
🇯🇵 うるさく
🇫🇷 agaçant
🇪🇸 molestamente
🇹🇷 sinir bozucu
🇰🇷 짜증나게
🇸🇦 بإزعاج
🇨🇿 otravně
🇸🇰 otravne
🇨🇳 令人烦恼地
🇸🇮 nadležno
🇮🇸 pirrandi
🇰🇿 жалықтыратындай
🇬🇪 გამაღიზიანებლად
🇦🇿 qıcıqlandırıcı
🇲🇽 molestamente
Word origin
The word 'annoyingly' is derived from the verb 'annoy', which comes from the Old French word 'anoier' meaning 'to molest, harm'. The current adverb form 'annoyingly' first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, evolving from the Middle English 'annoyingli'. Over time, it has retained its meaning of causing irritation or frustration.
See also: annoy, annoyance, annoyed, annoyedly, annoyer, annoying.