annoying

adjective

an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ How to pronounce annoying (audio)
: causing vexation or irritation : causing annoyance : irritating
an annoying habit
annoying questions
annoyingly adverb

Examples of annoying in a Sentence

my partner has the annoying habit of eating all the pickles and leaving a jar full of pickle juice in the refrigerator
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While the wrinkling could be slightly annoying for some, given the luxurious feel of the sateen cover, the wrinkling wasn’t a deal breaker. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025 For anyone with wide feet who’s used to settling for less in terms of fit, this slip-on style is a breath of fresh air—no annoying break-in period, no hotspots, and no slipping around. Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025 And even among the series' die-hard fans, most will admit that there are storylines, characters, or entire books that feel inessential or annoying or repetitive or sloggy or wheel-spinning. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025 But the alkaloids in tea allow the body to absorb the caffeine much more slowly, lessening the chance of experiencing that annoying coffee crash. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for annoying

Word History

Etymology

see annoy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annoying was in the 15th century

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“Annoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annoying. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

annoying

adjective
an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ How to pronounce annoying (audio)
: causing annoyance
an annoying habit
annoyingly adverb

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