annoyer
One who irritates
An annoyer is someone or something that annoys—a source of irritation or bother.
The word is uncommon but perfectly transparent: The constant annoyer in our office finally got transferred.
Most speakers would reach for alternatives like nuisance or pest.
Harmful creature or nag
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- gadflyIrritating, persistent critic
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- irritantSource of vexation
meddler · nag · thorn · tormentor · harasser · heckler · needler · tease
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
displeasure · impatience · disturbance · disruption · distraction · inconvenience · bother · nuisance
Persistent unwanted attention
- botheringCausing irritation repeatedly
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- vexingCausing mild torment
irksome · exasperating · infuriating · aggravating · provoking · needling · teasing · taunting
pest
Harmful creature or nag
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- gadflyIrritating, persistent critic
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
irritant · meddler · nag · thorn · tormentor · harasser · heckler · needler · tease · prankster
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
aggravation · displeasure · impatience · disturbance · disruption · distraction · inconvenience · bother · nuisance · irksomeness
pestering
Persistent unwanted attention
- botheringCausing irritation repeatedly
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
vexing · irksome · exasperating · infuriating · aggravating · provoking · needling · teasing · taunting · goading