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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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"I don't think anybody had to explain themselves as much as I had to do in the last couple of days, which for me, is annoying, to be honest," Zverev said.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

Because, as you said, the money is annoying, but the mindset your “friend” holds is the more hurtful piece of this.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 28, 2025

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

She knows her way around the court, though she’s a ball hog, which is annoying.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko