Synonyms: annoying, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, bothersome, vexatious, vexing, teasing, irritating, plaguey, plaguy, galling
Definition: causing irritation or annoyance
Usage: tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork; aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport; found it galling to have to ask permission; an irritating delay; nettlesome paperwork; a pesky mosquito; swarms of pestering gnats; a plaguey newfangled safety catch; a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him; a vexatious child; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
Synonyms: vexing, infuriating, exasperating, maddening
Definition: extremely annoying or displeasing
Usage: his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating; I've had an exasperating day; her infuriating indifference; the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
Similar words: displeasing
Definition: causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities