1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Carlene made known her annoyance at having to pick up her sister's dirty clothes
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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
flashing ads, visual clutter, and other annoyances that are the price for free information on the Internet
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4
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
But all annoyance goes out of the window when Travis, 35, spots Jason and 33-year-old Kylie Kelce’s newborn daughter, who was born on March 30.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This, predictably, doesn’t go over well with Ellie, who refuses to take the assignment and mockingly shouts about her secret Cordyceps immunity to Tommy’s annoyance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Well, this wasn't the only instance of Scheffler's annoyance affecting him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This, predictably, doesn’t go over well with Ellie, who refuses to take the assignment and mockingly shouts about her secret Cordyceps immunity to Tommy’s annoyance.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Well, this wasn't the only instance of Scheffler's annoyance affecting him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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Tyler expresses frustration in hearing that from him and not from Brandon and Theresa themselves.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Trump has expressed growing frustration with the rulings.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Once doctors reviewed the family’s travel history, treatment was quickly shifted to address concerns of histoplasmosis, which the CDC explains can cause cause flu-like symptoms including fever and chills, malaise, cough, headache, chest pain and body aches.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Symptoms include persistent fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, headaches, brain fog, shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping, per the Virginia Department of Health.—
Tess DeMeyer,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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Be cautious of irritation caused by using too many products.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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For their first drop, the team launched the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum, which aids in dark spot and irritation elimination.—
Akili King,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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The Entity’s human helper Gabriel (Esai Morales) becomes more of a thorn in Ethan’s side and our heroes scatter to London, South Africa and the Arctic on a mission that would be rather impossible for anyone not named Tom Cruise.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Roses Landscape roses add no-fuss color and charm to your garden, but the thorns are not especially charming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Yet defeat against Arsenal — after three victories against them this season in the league and Carabao Cup — brought exasperation, if only because that story could easily have been different.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The families of hostages show increasing exasperation with the hardline approach of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but have shown little ability to influence official policy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, in the interest of convenience for management and operations, banks imposed unnecessary inconveniences on customers or, worse, allowed these inconveniences to persist knowingly.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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With the new effort, the agency aims to reduce the inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards, which currently requires individuals to apply for replacements either online or in person.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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