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maddening

adjective

Extremely annoying or displeasing

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
M
Ends with
G
Contains
AD
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmædənɪŋ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Extremely annoying or displeasing

    “His cavalier curtness of manner was exasperating”

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Example Sentences

His cavalier curtness of manner was exasperating
I've had an exasperating day
Her infuriating indifference
The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening

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