adj

maddening

MA-duh-nihng

Maddening (adj) means so frustrating or annoying that it feels like it could drive you crazy. Example: “The website's constant crashes were absolutely maddening.”

adj

So frustrating or annoying that it feels like it could drive you crazy.

"The website's constant crashes were absolutely maddening."

"It's maddening how slow the queue moves on a Friday."

How to Use Maddening

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In plain EnglishExtremely frustrating or irritating.

Common pairings

a maddening delay maddeningly slow

Word Forms

more maddening comparative, most maddening superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “maddening” mean?

The word “maddening” means so frustrating or annoying that it feels like it could drive you crazy. In plain terms, extremely frustrating or irritating.

How do you pronounce “maddening”?

“Maddening” is pronounced MA-duh-nihng (/ˈmædənɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “maddening” in a sentence?

Here is “maddening” used in a sentence: “The website's constant crashes were absolutely maddening.”

What part of speech is “maddening”?

“Maddening” is an adjective.