Annoying: Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：annoying (Annoying)

Annoying 🔊

/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

adj.

Something or someone that makes you feel slightly angry or impatient.

annoying 🔊

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/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

adj.

Causing slight anger or impatience; irritating.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'anuier' (to tire/vex), Latin 'inodiare' (to make loathsome).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'a noise' - constant noise is annoying. Annoying = A + noise.

📖 Example

My little brother is so annoying when he keeps opening and closing the door. 🔊 My little brother is so annoying when he keeps opening and closing the door.

🔗 Collocations

annoying habit – a habit that causes irritation

annoying noise – a sound that disturbs or irritates

annoying person – someone who repeatedly troubles or bothers others

🔄 Synonyms

irritating (adj.) – Causing annoyance or impatience.

bothersome (adj.) – Causing trouble or worry; annoying.

vexing (adj.) – Causing annoyance, frustration, or worry.

🚫 Antonyms

pleasant (adj.) – Causing enjoyment or satisfaction; not annoying.

agreeable (adj.) – Pleasant and easy to get along with; not irritating.

🌱 Derivatives

annoy (v.) – To cause slight anger or irritation.

annoyance (n.) – The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient.

annoyingly (adv.) – In a manner that causes irritation.

📖 Cultural Story

Entered English in 13th century via Old French 'anuier', originally 'to molest or harm'. Traces to Latin 'inodiare' (to hate). Common in daily complaints about minor irritations.