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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