annoying

1 of 2

adjective

an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ 

: causing vexation or irritation : causing annoyance : irritating

an annoying habit

annoying questions

annoyingly

ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ-lē 

adverb

annoying

2 of 2

present participle of annoy

Synonyms of annoying

Adjective

• frustrating
• irritating
• disturbing

Examples of annoying in a Sentence

Adjective

my partner has the annoying habit of eating all the pickles and leaving a jar full of pickle juice in the refrigerator

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The day improves once your mental energy has something interesting to explore instead of something annoying to manage. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

The Purple Tribe’s episode begins with annoying Ana (sorry Ana, but voice-over is a bit too earnest-cringe for me) chatting with Alexis, who was one of those blank slates on the premiere. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

The big difference is that all their features are fully enabled, with no annoying upsell pages. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Remac says the rod stays as quiet as a library room, so you won't be alarmed by annoying sounds. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see annoy

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for annoying

• alloying
• deploying
• destroying
• employing
• enjoying
• cloying
• toying

Kids Definition

annoying

adjective

an·​noy·​ing ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ 

: causing annoyance

an annoying habit

annoyingly adverb