annoying

[ uh-noi-ing ]

adjective

1. causing annoyance; irritatingly bothersome:

   annoying delays.

Other Words From

• an·noying·ly adverb
• an·noying·ness noun
• half-an·noying adjective
• half-an·noying·ly adverb
• unan·noying adjective
• unan·noying·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of annoying¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; annoy + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But I think the way they don’t like her is maybe an annoying family member that you’re like, “OK, you bug me, but you’re ours.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't get to sleep at home very often, which is annoying because I love home!"

From BBC

It’s annoying and endearing at the same time.

From Salon

Shaw agreed: “It’s more annoying than anything.”

From Slate

He’s not an annoying megalomaniac like red-state Democrat–turned–independent Sen. Joe Manchin.

From Slate

Related Words

• aggravating
• bothersome
• disturbing
• irritating
• troublesome