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Meaning of annoying
The primary meaning of the word "annoying" is causing irritation or frustration.
Etymology of annoying
The word "annoying" originated from the Old French word "enuier", which is derived from "enoiier", meaning "to vex or harass", and is related to the Latin word "inodiare", meaning "to make hateful"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that causes irritation or frustration
Synonyms
frustrating
irritating
vexing
bothersome
troublesome
infuriating
exasperating
maddening
tiresome
tedious
dull
monotonous
wearisome
pesky
nettlesome
irksome
displeasing
disagreeable
unpleasant
uncomfortable
distressing
perturbing
provoking
riling
annoying
grating
galling
rankling
peeving
nagging
plaguing
harassing
pestering
teasing
taunting
goading
provoking
Definitions
- Causing irritation or frustration, especially by being persistent or repeated
- * Causing someone to feel slightly angry or resentful
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site is really annoying
- * It's annoying when people don't respect your personal space
- * The mosquito buzzing around my ear is annoying