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Italian

fastidioso

/fastiˈdjo.zo/adjectiveB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,673

Meaning

annoying, bothersome

  • causing irritation, discomfort, or annoyance

In a sentence

Quel rumore continuo è davvero fastidioso.

That continuous noise is really annoying.

Ho un fastidioso mal di testa da stamattina.

I have had an annoying headache since this morning.

Non volevo farti una domanda fastidiosa.

I didn't mean to ask you an annoying question.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
fastidiosomasculine · singular
fastidiosafeminine · singular
fastidiosimasculine · plural
fastidiosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Can describe people, sounds, pains, or situations that cause mild to moderate irritation.
  • Derives from the noun 'fastidio' (annoyance, bother).

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