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
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely frustrating or irritating.
Common pairings
a maddening delay
maddeningly slow
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more maddening
- Superlative
- most maddening
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Rhymes for maddening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
screening
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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.
