annoying
Translation
annoying, irritating, bothersome
Examples
That buzzing sound is very annoying.
That buzzing sound is very annoying.
He has an annoying habit of tapping his pen.
He has an annoying habit of tapping his pen.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) is annoying (sth./sb.) is irritating That buzzing sound is very annoying.
an annoying ((noun)) an irritating (noun) He has an annoying habit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritating, bothersome; Antonyms: pleasing, soothing
Etymology
From the verb 'annoy', from Old French 'anoier' (to weary), from Latin 'inodiare' (to make hateful).
Memory Tips
Imagine a fly buzzing around your head that you can't get rid of. That feeling is what 'annoying' describes.