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 m;
extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I''ve had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening";
