Annoying

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

Definitions of annoying

adjective causing irritation or annoyance

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music was annoying to the neighbors.

A2 My little sister can be so annoying when she doesn't get her way.

B1 The constant beeping of the alarm clock was starting to become annoying.

B2 Her persistent questions were beginning to get annoying during the meeting.

C1 The repetitive sound of the dripping faucet was incredibly annoying.

C2 The never-ending construction noise outside my window was beyond annoying.

Examples of annoying in a Sentence

formal The constant ringing of the phone was quite annoying during the meeting.

informal Stop tapping your pen, it's so annoying!

slang Her constant complaining is really starting to bug me.

figurative The dripping faucet was like an annoying reminder of the leaky roof.

Grammatical Forms of annoying

• past tense: annoyed
• plural: annoying
• comparative: more annoying
• superlative: most annoying
• present tense: annoys
• future tense: will annoy
• perfect tense: have annoyed
• continuous tense: is annoying
• singular: annoying
• positive degree: annoying
• infinitive: to annoy
• gerund: annoying
• participle: annoyed

Origin and Evolution of annoying

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'annoying' originated from the Old French word 'anuiier' which means to be troublesome or vexed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'annoying' has retained its original meaning of causing irritation or inconvenience, but has also come to encompass a broader range of bothersome or frustrating behaviors.