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 During the hearing, Reyes frequently exhibited frustration and annoyance. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 That borough that continues to capture the national imagination — a site of envy for some, of deep annoyance and hatred for others. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 All the women piled into Louisa’s company car are off scrambling for safety in this episode, which leads to some quality bickering between Louisa and Shirley that only their mutual annoyance with Moira can silence. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 The third season sees Ranma and fiancée Akane have to deal with old annoyances, new dangers, and even more shenanigans. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 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
  • The district also said that Beyer has made additional counseling and support services available to student-athletes and that students and staff undergo annual training intended to prevent harassment.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • We are also told that training body ScreenSkills has updated the anti-bullying and harassment module on its training passport in line with the legislation.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of harassment
Noun
  • But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And rather than allowing his defense to anchor him during challenging games, the wing often allows his frustration to seep into his defensive assignments.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Symptoms can include headache, fever, stiff neck and sensitivity to light.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • However, lead researcher Ferdinand Kuemmeth, an experimental physicist at the University of Regensburg and Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute, argued that the technique solves a looming industrial headache.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • In Shibuya, Halloween festivities were already a nuisance — but now, officials realized there was more to worry about than empty bottles and loud music.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The residents want a court to rule that Los Angeles must abate the nuisance on its properties, Wurman said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • Ars has previously looked at how this X-plane program is intended to support the design of future supersonic airliners that may fly overland while minimizing disturbances for buildings and people below.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Atmospheric disturbances recorded during the launch suggested the rocket may have punched a hole in Earth’s ionosphere, according to a study by researchers at Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung University.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of disturbance
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  • At one point, Montemayor voiced irritation after the mayor’s team announced the removal of security checkpoints on Pacific Coast Highway, then reversed course amid an outcry.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • What a bravura little moment for Sarah Lancashire in this scene, as surprise, irritation, and resignation flicker across her face.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • Carlos Alberto Manzo gained a reputation as a mayor crusading against cartels, a thorn in the side of criminals and political powerbrokers.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This is a guy who’s finding that thorn and, hopefully, pulling it by the end.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of thorn
Noun
  • At the heart of this movie is a tantalizing hint of an exasperation that’s not just that of a teenager, but of a generation.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • New York fans quickly shed their joy, exchanging it for exasperation.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of exasperation

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