annoying
Translation
annoying, irritating, bothersome
Examples
That is a very annoying noise.
That is a very annoying noise.
It's annoying that the train is late.
It's annoying that the train is late.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) causing irritation or annoyance That is a very annoying noise.
((It is annoying that ...)) used to express frustration It's annoying that the train is late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritating, bothersome; Antonyms: pleasant, pleasing
Etymology
From the verb 'to annoy' plus the '-ing' suffix, creating a present participle used as an adjective. It describes something that causes annoyance.
Memory Tips
'Annoying' describes the *cause* of the feeling, while 'annoyed' describes the *feeling* itself. An annoying fly makes you feel annoyed.