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- [uh-noi-ing]
- /əˈnɔɪ ɪŋ/
- /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-noi-ing]
- /əˈnɔɪ ɪŋ/
Definitions of annoying word
- adjective annoying Someone or something that is annoying makes you feel fairly angry and impatient. 3
- adjective annoying causing irritation or displeasure 3
- adjective annoying irritating; vexing; bothersome 3
- adjective annoying causing annoyance; irritatingly bothersome: annoying delays. 1
- verb with object annoying to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates. 1
- verb with object annoying to molest; harm. 1
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Origin of annoying
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at annoy, -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Annoying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
annoying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
annoying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for annoying
adj annoying
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- bothersome — Someone or something that is bothersome is annoying or irritating.
- vexatious — causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
adjective annoying
- maddening — driving to madness or frenzy: a maddening thirst.
- infuriating — Archaic. infuriated.
- frustrating — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- trying — extremely annoying, difficult, or the like; straining one's patience and goodwill to the limit: a trying day; a trying experience.
- grating — a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.
adverb annoying
- underfoot — under the foot or feet; on the ground; underneath or below: The climb was difficult because there were so many rocks underfoot.
Antonyms for annoying
adj annoying
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
Top questions with annoying
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