annoyance
noun
an·noy·ance
ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s 
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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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.
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PC Magazine, 29 Nov. 2025
Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for annoyance
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annoyance. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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
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