annoyance

noun

an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce annoyance (audio)
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.

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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But then there are the annoyances that truly seem created for the sole purpose of annoying. Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Another minor annoyance is that the on-screen text is pretty small. PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 An hourlong wait is an annoyance, but not expected to pose serious issues for voters. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Does the irritability of minor annoyances worsen with age? James Parker, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for annoyance 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of annoyance was in the 15th century

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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annoyance. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

annoyance

noun
an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce annoyance (audio)
1
a
: the act of annoying
b
: the feeling of being annoyed
2
: a source of annoyance : nuisance

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