maddening

Example Sentences

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That’s especially maddening for Ezekowitz, who doesn’t waste his computing power on upsets that stun exactly nobody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Potts was asked to bowl one more futile spell of bouncers, with the maddening Smith playing tennis-style smashes and signalling a wide to the umpires.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

It’s time to break the maddening cycle by getting back to basics, heading into the new year.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

She said nothing for a moment, while she rearranged her garments, recovering herself a little; then once again that maddening, insulting half-smile curved her lips.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya