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an·noy·ing
 annoying
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing annoyance; irritating; bothersome.
I don't enjoy his teasing; in fact, I find it quite annoying.Her roommate has an annoying habit of borrowing her clothes without asking.The allergy causes a very annoying itchiness of the eyes.- synonyms:
- irritating
- antonyms:
- agreeable, calming, delightful, enjoyable, pleasant, soothing
- similar words:
- aggravating, bothersome, disagreeable, inconvenient, mischievous
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| related words: |
obnoxious, sore, troublesome, trying |
| derivation: |
annoyingly (adv.) |
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