annoyance

noun

an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s 

1

: the act of annoying someone or of being annoyed

2

: the state or feeling of being annoyed : vexation

She couldn't hide her annoyance.

3

: a source of vexation or irritation : nuisance

The delay was a minor annoyance.

Synonyms of annoyance

• harassment
• disturbance
• bothering

Examples of annoyance in a Sentence

She expressed annoyance at the slow service.

they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, this results in tedium, annoyance, sometimes even rage; there are few things more infuriating than a movie about magic that has no magic in it. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

Has that been a source of annoyance to you in your career? —Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025

Carry a pack of tissues everywhere in case they are needed because the slightest comments or annoyances could set us off at these times. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025

And that’ll always be the source of great frustration and annoyance for her. —Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing annoyance

• in annoyance
• to one's annoyance

Rhymes for annoyance

• clairvoyance

Kids Definition

annoyance

noun

an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s 

1

a

: the act of annoying

b

: the feeling of being annoyed

2

: a source of annoyance : nuisance