Annoying

/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing irritation or discomfort; bothersome.

The constant noise from the construction site is really annoying.

Causing someone to feel anger or displeasure.

He has an annoying habit of interrupting people when they speak.

Tending to disturb or upset.

The late arrival of the train can be quite annoying for commuters.

Characterized by behavior that is bothersome or irritating.

Her annoying laughter made it hard for anyone to concentrate.

From the verb annoy, derived from Old French 'enoiier' meaning 'to trouble, to vex'.

annoying habit

A behavior that causes irritation over time.

annoying noise

A sound that causes irritation or discomfort.

annoying delay

A postponement that causes frustration.

annoy

To cause someone to feel irritated.

irritate

To cause annoyance or discomfort.

vex

To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

Buzzkill

Don't be such a buzzkill, lighten up!

Killjoy

He's such a killjoy, always complaining about the music.