44 Sentences With Annoy: Really Express Yourself In English!

Use these sentences with annoy to practice talking about your mood or feelings like a native speaker of English! We will also look at how to pronounce annoy and learn sentences annoyed + annoying. Lot’s to look at today so let’s jump right in! By the way: there will be 44 sentences that use either annoy, annoyed, annoying, or annoyance – so we have got the word well covered right here!

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Sentences with annoy

Here are the first lot of sentences with annoy – I would recommend reading and repeating all of them. If you are unsure of how to pronounce annoy, just scroll down and find out!

Missing my morning coffee can annoy me for the whole day.
The loud neighbors across the street really annoy me at night.
It annoys me when people are late for meetings. How about you?
Loud chewing noises at the table annoy Mrs. Green immensely.
It’s so easy to annoy my sister just by borrowing her clothes without asking.
Tourists walking slowly annoy locals during rush hour.
He was trying not to annoy his coworkers with his loud keyboard, but failed to do so!
It annoys me when someone talks during a movie or eats popcorn loudly!
What annoys him most is when people don’t listen.
It’s amazing how a single mosquito can annoy you all night!

How to pronounce annoy

Before we continue with our sentence examples, it might be a good idea to confirm exactly how to pronounce annoy.

The word “annoy” is typically pronounced as ə-ˈnȯi. Here’s a breakdown of the pronunciation:

The first syllable sounds like “uh” or “ah” and is pronounced with a schwa sound, represented phonetically as “\ə”.
The second syllable “-ˈnȯi” has a stressed “noy” sound, where the “n” is pronounced as in “net”, and “oy” is pronounced like the “oy” in “boy”.

To practice, say “uh-NOY” several times, emphasizing the second syllable. Say this sentence along with me: Loud music late at night will annoy the neighbors!

What does annoy mean? How about Annoying?

Annoy is a verb that means to irritate or make someone mildly angry, typically due to repetitive actions or bothersome behavior. It can also refer to causing slight trouble or discomfort to someone. The feeling of annoyance is often less intense than anger but can be persistent, leading to frustration or exasperation over time.

Here are a couple of common situations where someone might feel annoyed:

Interrupted Sleep: Being woken up by a car alarm in the middle of the night or early in the morning can annoy someone who is trying to get a good night’s sleep.
Unsolicited Advice: Receiving uninvited opinions or advice on personal matters can annoy individuals who value their autonomy and decision-making. For example, a coworker constantly giving unsolicited advice about one’s work might be annoying.

Annoying meaning

Annoying is an adjective describing something that causes irritation or mild anger, often through repetitive, bothersome actions or behaviors. In contrast, “annoy” is a verb that refers to the act of causing annoyance. While “annoy” is the action itself, “annoying” describes the quality of being able to provoke annoyance.

Here are a few example sentences that use annoying instead of annoy:

The constant buzzing of the fluorescent light was particularly annoying during the exam.
My neighbor’s dog has an annoying habit of barking every time someone walks by! It drives me up the wall!
Jacob’s humming is really annoying when we’re all trying to focus on our work.
It’s annoying when you’re on a call, and there’s a lot of background noise.

Sentences with annoy: part 2

Here are the second lot of sentences with annoy – keep reading and repeating to continue mastering this powerful verb!

I try not to annoy my teacher with too many questions, although it’s always good to ask a few!
Hearing people argue in public places always annoys me, especially if they get too loud.
The sound of fighting cats can annoy me after a while!
Do loud adverts on TV annoy you too?
Stepping on a wet spot with socks on can really annoy anyone.
This music does not annoy me at all. It’s so calming.
When people don’t clean up after their dogs at the park, it annoys everyone.
It annoys me when I forget my sunscreen at the beach and get a sunburn.
Children who run around restaurant tables tend to annoy the waitstaff.
If you tell me what happens at the end of a book, you will annoy me!

Sentences with annoyed

Annoyed is an adjective that describes the state of feeling irritated or slightly angry. It is used to express the way we feel from being subjected to annoying actions or behavior. Like this: I am annoyed by the constant loud singing from the neighbor’s house!

Here’s the difference between annoy and annoyed:

To annoy – “Please do not make so much noise, you might annoy someone.”
Annoyed – “She was annoyed because the noise was too loud.”

Here are 10 sentences with annoyed:

John was annoyed when his roommate played loud music late into the night.
She felt annoyed after being stuck in traffic for over an hour.
The students were annoyed with the internet outage right before their project deadline.
Tina was annoyed when the picnic was ruined by an unexpected downpour.
Maria was annoyed by the disruptive students while she tried to study in the library – they were talking and running around the desks.
The beachgoers were really annoyed when they realized the beach was littered with trash.
On the crowded bus, Sam was annoyed by the person talking loudly on their phone. It was like he wanted everyone to know all his news.
The office workers were annoyed by the constant construction noise outside the building – it had been going on for a month at that point.
Parents at the park were annoyed when their quiet afternoon was interrupted by a rowdy group of teenagers!
Samantha got annoyed at the restaurant because she had to wait over an hour for her meal to be served, and it came to the table half-cold!

Annoyance meaning & Annoyance in a sentence

Annoyance, a noun, is a feeling of irritation and displeasure that arises from a bothersome or irritating action, behavior, or circumstance. It is a milder and less intense form of anger that can be triggered by small disturbances or inconveniences.

Emma’s constant tapping was a slight annoyance during the quiet study session.
The annoyance of waiting in a long line caused Jake to leave the store without buying anything!
An unexpected roadblock added to the day’s annoyances.
She tried to hide her annoyance when her brother entered her room without knocking.
Forgetting his password was an added annoyance he didn’t need, on top of his already hectic day!
The annoyance of having a fly buzz around his head was slowly driving him crazy.
He expressed his annoyance with a frown upon receiving another call from the telemarketer.
Lack of sleep was a constant annoyance to Becky during exam week.
The annoyance on his face was evident when he saw the mess left in the kitchen by his son.
A mosquito’s whine is often an annoyance on summer nights!

Annoying habits

A fun way to practice English conversation is to talk about irritating, or annoying habits. Here are some: what is annoying

What is annoying	Why is it an annoying habit?
Using a phone during conversations	It is considered rude and annoying when someone is constantly checking their phone instead of paying attention to the person they’re speaking with.
Interrupting others	Continually cutting people off while they are speaking is not only disruptive, but also disrespectful and annoying to others trying to express their thoughts.
Loud eating noises	Chewing with an open mouth, slurping, and making excessive noise while eating can really annoy those around.
Not replacing toilet paper rolls	Leaving an empty roll for the next person to replace can be an annoying habit that is inconsiderate to others in the household.
Whistling or humming in quiet spaces	Repetitive whistling or humming, especially in places where others are concentrating or relaxing, can be seen as an annoying behavior.
Leaving lights on	For those who are environmentally conscious, the habit of leaving lights on when exiting rooms can be both wasteful and annoying.

Do you know anyone with any of these annoying habits?

Sentences with annoy: a way to talk about our mood!

I hope you have had a little fun and amusement reading through today’s sentences with annoy, and have seen how useful the word is for describing a negative, or irritated mood! Also, I hope that if you are a non-native speaker of English, you practiced how to pronounce annoy! Thanks for reading today!