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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In the following days, the president made several snarky, disparaging comments about Kushner’s family and the visas during routine West Wing meetings that were clearly intended to express his annoyance, two aides said.
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In the following days during routine West Wing meetings, the president made several snarky, disparaging comments about Mr. Kushner’s family and the visas that were clearly intended to express his annoyance, two aides said.
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Once the calendar turned to 2017, too many players viewed the rest of the regular season as an annoyance, much like a bad head cold.
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But to their annoyance, Democrats kept offering amendments, including some to raise taxes on corporations, to fatten state employees’ pensions and to fund opioid-abuse programs.
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But these are fleeting, minor annoyances in a generally big-hearted, life-affirming, musically sumptuous film.
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Fleet Week is returning for 2017 - either an exciting event or mild annoyance, depending on your point of view - bringing big ships, bridge lifts and sailors in their dress whites to downtown Portland from June 7 to 12.
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For patients, overtreatment can be more than a minor annoyance.
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There’s a little slit on the waist that’s sized perfectly to a credit card (keeping it at the waist prevents any annoyances), and there’s a pocket positioned in the small of your back for your phone.
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14th Century
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
annoyance
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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