annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
are annoying
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present progressiveof annoy.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Surprise expenses are annoying, and no one likes to feel that their generosity is being exploited.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
These instances and their increased frequency are annoying, but I haven’t considered them dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
You are your brain and all of the horrible parts that are annoying and betray you are your body.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2025
While some find the buzzes, chirps and trills soothing or exciting, for others, the bugs are annoying or irritating.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2024
I do not say: You are annoying sometimes.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
