narking
/ˈnɑrkɪŋ/
VERB
1. Causing annoyance or irritation
To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, frustrated, displeased, or angry through an action, behavior, or unpleasant situation.
1.1. Annoying and irritating people
Used to describe actions or behavior that bother, irritate, frustrate, or provoke someone, often by being unpleasant, persistent, or inconsiderate.
Synonyms
- annoying
- irritating
- aggravating
- bothering
- bugging
- irking
- miffing
- nettling
- peeving
- vexing
- galling
- grating
- exasperating
- maddening
- provoking
- upsetting
- harassing
- hassling
- pestering
- nagging
- heckling
- badgering
- antagonizing
- baiting
- taunting
- teasing
- rankling
- riling
- ruffling
- disquieting
- distressing
- unsettling
- worrying
Antonyms
- appeasing
- assuring
- cheering
- comforting
- conciliating
- consoling
- delighting
- gladdening
- gratifying
- mollifying
- pacifying
- placating
- pleasing
- reassuring
- satisfying
- soothing
Examples
- His constant interruptions are narking everyone in the meeting.
- The repeated delays are narking the passengers.
- Her persistent complaints are narking her colleagues.
- The loud noise was narking the neighbors throughout the night.
Related Words
- annoyance
- irritation
- frustration
- aggravation
- exasperation
- displeasure
- resentment
- provocation
- agitation
- anger
1.2. Causing anger or emotional distress
Used when someone's actions or circumstances provoke stronger negative emotions, such as anger, indignation, resentment, or emotional discomfort.
Synonyms
- angering
- enraging
- infuriating
- incensing
- inflaming
- enflaming
- outraging
- insulting
- offending
- discomposing
- perturbing
- unhinging
Antonyms
Examples
- The unfair decision was narking the employees.
- His insulting remarks were narking everyone in the discussion.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
2. Being annoying or irritating
Having a quality or characteristic that causes annoyance, irritation, frustration, or displeasure.
2.1. Unpleasant and irritating behavior
Used to describe people, actions, or situations that are bothersome, frustrating, or unpleasant because they repeatedly disturb or irritate others.
Synonyms
- annoying
- aggravating
- irritating
- vexing
- maddening
- exasperating
- galling
- grating
- disquieting
- distressing
- upsetting
- unsettling
Antonyms
- appeasing
- comforting
- cheering
- delighting
- pleasing
- soothing
- satisfying
Examples
- His narking behavior made it difficult for everyone to concentrate.
- The constant interruptions were becoming increasingly narking.
- The repetitive noise had a narking effect on the workers.
Related Words
- annoyance
- irritation
- frustration
- displeasure
- inconvenience
- aggravation
- exasperation