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 of annoyance

• harassment
• disturbance
• bothering

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

Kahoot Appears Inside ChatGPT Kahoot’s new ChatGPT app may solve a small but persistent classroom annoyance for many educators who have to copy and paste content across the apps. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

But that does nothing to ease the annoyance of this latest loss and this current context. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Even with its annoyances, Samsung’s smart TV platform is at least packed full of features. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, the sound system problems that began during the Romantics set (and would actually continue during Toto’s performance) hit their height of annoyance while Cross was on the stage. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing annoyance

• in annoyance
• to one's annoyance

Rhymes for annoyance

• clairvoyance

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