annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
was annoying
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past progressiveof annoy.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Gauff said it was annoying that a private moment was caught on camera.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Max Verstappen said Formula 1 was "annoying" and that questions about him racing under the threat of a race ban were "childish".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
It was annoying, but he switched cards and moved on.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Angus was 8 and he was annoying everybody at the poker game; he was being an adorable little boy p— off these guys who are playing poker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
He was annoying but helpful, and fifteen minutes after entering the room, Thomas examined his finished product.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
