annoying

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

Synonyms of annoying

• frustrating
• irritating
• disturbing

Examples of annoying in a Sentence

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

But the fear of Frankensteining ranks high among the theoretical consequences of this deal serious film and TV lovers will find annoying. —Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2025

For extra comfort, the quilt is designed to be cool to the touch for hot sleepers, resist static to prevent that annoying clingy sensation, and reduce noise when rustling around. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025

Even your kids or romantic partners seem to be annoying. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025

This happens just as everyone’s scurrying about preparing for sis Poppy (Emma Laird) to wed an annoying drip of a cousin (Tom Felton). —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see annoy

First Known Use

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