Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing irritation or discomfort, often through repetition or unwanted attention.
Annoying
/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The noise was really annoying.He finds her constant questions annoying.
Etymology:
The word annoying comes from the Middle English word anoi derived from the Old French anoier, which in turn originates from the Latin inodiare, meaning to make hateful.
Usage Statistics:
68 mentions per 1 million words 
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