Annoying
Adjective
UK
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Causing someone to feel a little angry or bothered.
Example
"That buzzing sound is really annoying."
"The baby’s constant crying was annoying to everyone in the room."
"It’s annoying when someone doesn’t listen and keeps asking the same thing again."
Explanation
Something is annoying when it keeps bothering you and makes you feel upset or uncomfortable. It could be a sound, a person, or a situation. For example, someone tapping their fingers loudly or asking the same question many times can be annoying. It doesn’t make you very angry, but it still makes you feel unhappy or disturbed.