annoying

Example Sentences

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But homing in on the annoying and self-defeating aspects of it misses the real story of how the movement changed American society, and the world, for the better—and how Lindy West did too.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

"I'll be a bit clumsy up there -- so I know that's going to be hilarious and annoying at the same time."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Best known as one-half of reality TV’s most polarizing couple on “The Hills,” Pratt built a reputation as a needling instigator, often leaning into the role of villain with annoying enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“The legal headaches might be annoying enough that Tesla might want to buy the other company off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

SABIO, RIDGE: You can be proud without being annoying.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly