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annoyance

noun

ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce annoyance (audio)
Definition of annoyancenext
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 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 Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for annoyance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
  1. harassment
  2. frustration
  3. headache
  4. nuisance
  5. disturbance
  6. irritation
  7. thorn
  8. exasperation
Noun
  • Players have revealed their concerns about harassment and death threats reaching a traumatizing level.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Presidential officials have also warned against harassment and xenophobia.
    — Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of harassment
Noun
  • The frustration within the Democratic caucus immediately prompted some calls for harsh consequences.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The AfD was created in 2013 as a small anti-euro party before morphing into an anti-migrant force that tapped into voter frustration over immigration and the strains many Germans perceive on housing, jobs and public services.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Brighton sold Carlos Baleba to Manchester United in August in a deal worth up to £70m, and also losing Ayari during the summer window would have been a headache for the head coach.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Pay for the features that reduce headaches After 1,700 miles, that might have been the biggest lesson.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Here are some tips for protecting shrubs from this foraging nuisance.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • The front retreats to the north, but chances of rain stick around into early Friday as the shortwave (small disturbance) pushes out of the area.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That disturbance can travel eastward from the Tibetan Plateau as a large-scale atmospheric wave, known as a Tibetan Plateau-Rocky Mountain Wave train.
    — Yongkang Xue, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbance
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  • Its 30% Saccharomyces yeast ferment contains 3% N-acetylglucosamine, an amino sugar that gently encourages surface exfoliation without relying on AHAs or BHAs, helping skin look smoother and more even with less potential for irritation.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Several schools ​cancelled activities on Saturday ⁠with students and residents suffering eye irritation from the ash, while fishermen cancelled their fishing trips due to the eruption, local ​media outlet Kompas reported.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Agoura’s versatile George Hastings will try to be a thorn for Westlake on offense and defense.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorn
Noun
  • By the 11th game of the third set, Keys was hitting herself in the head with her racket, taking her cap off and sighing deep breaths that were either meant to steady her or out of exasperation.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That in turn has prompted exasperation from some officials and Pacific-watchers at the prospect of another summit overshadowed by rivalry between non-member countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of exasperation

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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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