annoyance

noun

an·noy·ance | \ ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s

Definition of annoyance

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.

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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

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Domestically, the pair played for great rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, with comments from Pique mocking Los Blancos' expulsion from the Copa Del Rey believed to be a source of annoyance for Arbeloa. — SI.com, "From Foes to Friends: 7 Rivals Who Put Their Differences Aside," 1 Apr. 2018 Enter: Magnetic eyelashes, a way to wear falsies without literally any of the annoyance usually associated with them. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "How to Apply Magnetic Lashes," 8 Jan. 2019 Speed at every turn, easy and flexible customization of both the interface and app icons, and precious little in the way of annoyances. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "OnePlus 6T review: revised formula, same results," 29 Oct. 2018 In most healthy adults, many foodborne illnesses will be uncomfortable but temporary annoyances. — Korin Miller, SELF, "These Are the Foods That Cause the Most Illnesses, the CDC Says," 30 July 2018 Often, the disposals are merely minor annoyances affecting only a few blocks. — Andrea Thomas, WSJ, "World War II Bomb Disposal in Berlin Forces Evacuation of Thousands," 20 Apr. 2018 These days, the Pirates are just more of an annoyance. — Bob Brookover, Philly.com, "Phillies flattened by Ryan Flaherty | Extra Innings," 19 Apr. 2018 Yet for all of the annoyance at the apparent impertinence of my visit, I was struck by the way the identity politics raised by Hérouxville still resonate. — Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, "Don’t Burn Women: Warning to Immigrants Looms Over a Quebec Village," 12 Apr. 2018 And since some of those folks might be happy to be alone, sharing their every move might be more of an annoyance than a socialization opportunity. — Don Reisinger, Fortune, "Fribo Is a New Robot That Reminds Loners to Call Their Friends," 5 Apr. 2018

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