adjective
1. causing irritation or annoyance
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tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
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aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
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found it galling to have to ask permission
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an irritating delay
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nettlesome paperwork
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a pesky mosquito
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swarms of pestering gnats
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a plaguey newfangled safety catch
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a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
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a vexatious child
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it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
• Syn:
↑annoying, ↑bothersome, ↑galling, ↑irritating, ↑nettlesome, ↑pesky, ↑pestering, ↑pestiferous, ↑plaguy, ↑plaguey, ↑teasing, ↑vexatious
• Similar to: ↑disagreeable
2. extremely annoying or displeasing
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his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
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I've had an exasperating day
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her infuriating indifference
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the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
• Syn: ↑exasperating, ↑infuriating, ↑maddening
• Similar to: ↑displeasing
Useful english dictionary. 2012.