adjective
annoying
Causing irritation.
An annoying rattle comes from the loose window frame.
Etymology
The older verb means to trouble or weary someone. Annoying describes the person, action, or circumstance that causes this irritated response.
More examples
- The repeated pop-up messages are annoying.
- She finds his constant humming increasingly annoying.
- An annoying delay makes us miss the beginning of the concert.
Similar words
- irritating
- Closely similar, often emphasizing the immediate unpleasant effect.
- troublesome
- Can cause practical difficulty without necessarily producing irritation.