adjective
causing irritation or annoyance (Freq. 1)
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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, ↑irritating, ↑nettlesome, ↑pesky, ↑pestering, ↑pestiferous, ↑plaguy, ↑plaguey, ↑teasing, ↑vexatious, ↑vexing
• Similar to: ↑disagreeable
Useful english dictionary. 2012.