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is annoying

  • present progressive
    of annoy (3rd person singular).
    annoy
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.

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Narcissistic behavior is annoying to those witnessing it, but it doesn’t seem great shakes for the people themselves.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026

The Clyburns embody all that is annoying to a certain constituency of Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

It’s your job to ask and read the fine print of your insurance, which is annoying because we all know health-insurance policies are rarely easy to understand.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025

While the loss is annoying, it is relatively small compared with Nvidia’s overall business.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

Bushra is annoying me now, or maybe she’s scaring me.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell