What is the comparative form of “annoying”?
The comparative form of “annoying” is “more annoying”.Example
Listening to loud music is more annoying than studying in silence.
Example
Dealing with traffic is more annoying than taking public transportation.
What is the superlative form of “annoying”?
The superlative form of “annoying” is “most annoying”.Example
Among all the sounds, the dripping faucet is the most annoying.
Example
The constant interruptions were the most annoying part of the meeting.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "annoying" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more annoying" and "most annoying" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of irritation.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Annoying" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more annoying”
Used to describe something that is more irritating or troublesome.
Example
The constant noise from construction work is more bothersome than I expected.
Used to indicate that something is more provoking or exasperating.
Example
The repetitive sound of the alarm clock is more irritating than anything else.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most annoying”
Used to describe something that is the most irritating or troublesome.
Example
The persistent mosquito bites were the most bothersome aspect of the camping trip.
Used to indicate that something is the most provoking or exasperating.
Example
The never-ending phone notifications were the most irritating thing about the app.
Using than with comparative “more annoying”
When using the comparative form "more annoying" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Listening to loud music is more annoying than studying in silence." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of annoyance in "listening to loud music" is higher than the level of annoyance in "studying in silence."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more annoying” and “most annoying” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Sounds
The screeching of nails on a chalkboard is more annoying than the sound of a car horn.
The screeching of nails on a chalkboard is more annoying than the sound of a car horn.
- 2Situations
Waiting in long lines is the most annoying part of going to the amusement park.
Waiting in long lines is the most annoying part of going to the amusement park.
- 3Behaviors
Constantly interrupting others is more annoying than not paying attention.
Constantly interrupting others is more annoying than not paying attention.
- 4Interactions
Dealing with rude customers is the most annoying aspect of working in customer service.
Dealing with rude customers is the most annoying aspect of working in customer service.
Related idioms and phrases
A pain in the neck
Something or someone that is very annoying or bothersome.
Example
His constant complaining is a pain in the neck.
Drive someone up the wall
To irritate or annoy someone greatly.
Example
The constant noise from the construction site is driving me up the wall.
