vervelendste

Vervelendste is the superlative form of the Dutch adjective vervelend, meaning most annoying, tedious, or bothersome. It is used to describe the person, thing, or situation that causes the greatest annoyance within a defined group or context. The word is common in both the Netherlands and Flanders and can appear in spoken language, journalism, and literature.

Morphology and usage: Vervelendste is formed by adding the superlative suffix -ste to vervelend. When used with a definite noun, it is typically preceded by a definite article such as de or het (de vervelendste persoon, het vervelendste gedrag). In plural form, the corresponding form is vervelendsten (de vervelendsten). The comparative form of vervelend is vervelender (more annoying).

Examples:

- Hij is de vervelendste buurman die ik ken.

- Dat was het vervelendste feestje ooit.

- Van alle taken is dit de vervelendste.

Nuance and scope: Vervelendste conveys a strong degree of annoyance and can be applied to people, activities, objects, or situations. While it is versatile for everyday use, speakers may opt for milder alternatives such as irritant of lastig in more neutral or formal contexts. Related terms include vervelend (annoying) and verveelbaar (capable of being boring, though less common as a standalone descriptor). The concept also ties to the noun verveling, meaning boredom.

See also: vervelend, verveling, irritant, lastig.