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

George says issues with his bladder have been the "most annoying" as he sometimes has to get up four or five times a night to use the toilet - a problem known as nocturia.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The two delight in discovering each other’s cultural differences, even if the alien is occasionally bossy and annoying, say when Rocky bleats “Dirty! Dirty!” upon entering Grace’s astral man cave.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But standing in the dark, holding Colin’s hand—it’s jumbling my thoughts in the most annoying of ways.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin