annoying (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

Causing irritation or displeasure.

Examples

• His constant humming was very annoying.

• It's annoying when people talk during a movie.

• The most annoying thing about this job is the long commute.

How to Use annoying

annoying to (prepositional phrase)

Causing irritation to someone — "It's annoying to wait for people who are always late."

annoying someone (collocation)

To irritate a person — "He kept tapping his pen, annoying his colleagues."

Synonyms of annoying

Words with a similar meaning to annoying:

• bothersome
• irritating
• vexing
• exasperating

Antonyms of annoying

Words with the opposite meaning to annoying:

• pleasant
• delightful

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