Definition of annoyance
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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 of annoyance from the Web
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Still, Ayyadurai could be a serious annoyance for Warren, if no other reason than that his tactics will draw attention.
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That’s important, because other automakers' attempts to make new, smaller shifters have led to problems ranging from customer annoyance to rollaway vehicles and possibly some deaths.
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After the game, Green did not hide his annoyance over what the Padres perceived to be a robbery.
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In a handful of years, in fact, these digital ambushes have morphed from a mere corporate annoyance to, in some cases, an existential threat.
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My sudden and fervent announcement about my new lifestyle was met with bewilderment from my mom and annoyance from my father.
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Ilana Glazer: Broad City visionary, hater of the same electronic mail annoyances that plague us all.
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No need to hoist suitcases onto airport conveyor belts — or to get stressed about any of the other annoyances of modern air travel.
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The line of his lips is level, not tight in annoyance, nor loose in acceptance.
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First Known Use of annoyance
14th century
ANNOYANCE Defined for English Language Learners
annoyance
playDefinition of annoyance for English Language Learners
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: slight anger : the feeling of being annoyed
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: something that causes feelings of slight anger or irritation : a source of annoyance
ANNOYANCE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of annoyance for Students
1 : slight anger I sense your annoyance with me.
2 : a source or cause of slight anger This itch is an annoyance.
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