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Annoying vs. Frustrating — What's the Difference?

Annoying vs. Frustrating — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Annoying and Frustrating

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Annoying

Causing vexation or irritation; troublesome
An annoying cough.

Frustrating

To prevent (someone) from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart
A persistent wind frustrated me as I tried to rake the leaves.

Annoying

Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
Vandals are really annoying.

Frustrating

To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in
She was frustrated by his inability to remember her birthday.

Annoying

Present participle of annoy
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Frustrating

To prevent from coming to fruition or fulfillment; render ineffectual
Frustrated his ambition.
Frustrated their scheme for reform.

Annoying

(rare) That which annoys; an annoyance.

Frustrating

Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.

Annoying

That annoys; molesting; vexatious.

Frustrating

Present participle of frustrate

Annoying

The act of troubling or annoying someone

Frustrating

An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

Annoying

Causing irritation or annoyance;
Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
Aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
Found it galling to have to ask permission
An irritating delay
Nettlesome paperwork
A pesky mosquito
Swarms of pestering gnats
A plaguey newfangled safety catch
A teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
A vexatious child
It is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

Frustrating

Preventing realization or attainment of a desire; causing frustration.

Frustrating

Discouraging. Opposite of encouraging.

Frustrating

Discouraging by hindering

Frustrating

Preventing realization or attainment of a desire

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