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

The Moon shifts our mood toward fairness and cooperation, making compromise less annoying than usual. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

After all, if my brothers could be annoying, affectionate, and self-aggrandizing all at once, why couldn’t a man in the history books? — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Republican officials are treating this chilling rant as little more than an annoying distraction. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Under normal conditions, someone who’s bossy or pushy can come across as arrogant and annoying. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

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