Annoyingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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annoyingly

 

[ əˈnɔɪɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,328 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.