as in frustrating
causing annoyance
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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in irritating
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
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an annoying habit
an annoying thing
an annoying voice
annoying noise
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Recent Examples of annoying
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Beyond being annoying to a few tourists, this issue touches on something much more serious.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025
The tulip shape is more aggressive than the ubiquitous Glencairn, with a big bowl at the bottom that brings the aroma of the whiskey right up with almost none of the always annoying blast of alcohol that usually accompanies it.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
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
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Adjective
Bugs are ubiquitous and range from amusing to annoying to downright game-breaking.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Beyond being annoying to a few tourists, this issue touches on something much more serious.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 May 2025
The tulip shape is more aggressive than the ubiquitous Glencairn, with a big bowl at the bottom that brings the aroma of the whiskey right up with almost none of the always annoying blast of alcohol that usually accompanies it.
—Tom Mylan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for annoying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoying
Adjective
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All of which is just my way of explaining why fans, who love these stories, might be distraught and might see all the success Martin has had thanks to his unfinished work and the support of his fans, as frustrating.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or pets who make contact with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three ingredients offer significant benefits for skin brightening and skin texture, but also tend to be irritating to people with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The withdrawn teen obsessively draws dark spiders in class and shows a disturbing fixation on news reports of school shootings.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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His disturbing legacy drew the attention of filmmaker and former HBO executive Kary Antholis, who had followed the case for decades.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Following his final round, the two-time major champion detailed surviving the weekend without aggravating his rib injury.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Annoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoying. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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