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

• aggravation
• bedevilment
• botheration
• bothering
• bugging
• disturbance
• harassment
• harrying
• importunity
• pestering
• teasing
• vexation

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

Share [Findings] The nocturnal heart rate of young men can be predicted by their female partners’ daytime feelings of intimacy or annoyance. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 17 July 2024

Her eyes aren’t without empathy, but there’s something else there too: pity and frustration and frustration’s more demeaning cousin, annoyance. —Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024

Would Ouiser invite an old flame to park at her house for the festival, a particular annoyance for the sometimes-grouchy and always-sarcastic lady? —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 June 2024

That's when Deadpool calls a timeout to pull a few weapons out of his frenemy and offer a few tips on how to defeat the other mutant, to Wolverine's annoyance. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing annoyance

• in annoyance
• to one's annoyance

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