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 In recent days, though, broadcasters have predicted the spectacle will cause the regular half-time break to be extended, much to the annoyance of soccer purists. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 His data-centric approach and favoring of empowering lower commanders has come much to the annoyance of the traditional military establishment. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 By every ordinary rule of public life, the South Station scene should have induced annoyance or caused embarrassment. — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026 The annoyance economy is a catch-all term referring to a slew of frustrating business practices that waste our time and money. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 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
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  • This strange and layered case is the subject of the documentary, A Toxic Love Story, out July 22 on Netflix, which recounts the events that led to uncovering Ian and Angela as the true sources of the harassment.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Abarca was further charged with two counts of harassment by telecommunications device in Hutchinson, Kansas municipal court in December, according to court records.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of harassment
Noun
  • Such incidents created frustration among Old Sacramento business owners at the time, according to previous Bee reports, referencing gun violence.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • The suspension stemmed in part from Liang’s frustration over online reports about his comments to investors during his first financing deal, which closed in June and raised $7 billion for the AI lab, the people said.
    — Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • The fever and the less intense strain often presents as a headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • For some its allergies or other upper respiratory issues; for others too much of an aroma causes a headache or worse.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • Kansas City is asking a judge to put control of a vacant former shopping mall that the city calls a nuisance into new hands.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • These tiny insects are a summertime nuisance that prey on people, pets, and wildlife, including birds, leaving behind an aggravating itch that can last for more than a week.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • Cherry residents say developers and city leaders must do a better job protecting neighborhoods from preventable disturbances during big projects.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • By contrast, ecological systems are complexly interconnected, meaning that when one element is disturbed, all the other components linked to it are affected, too, spreading the disturbance throughout the system.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Carbonated drinks can also increase gas and abdominal discomfort, and alcohol may worsen dehydration and stomach irritation.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Later perimenopause can stretch cycles up to two months apart, with hot flashes affecting roughly 80% of women and new symptoms emerging, including depression, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and vulvar irritation.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • Since her arrival, Claire has been a thorn in Quinn’s side, constantly pushing her to go back to New York, as for her, Ransom Canyon is little more than a dying town.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2026
  • Blackthorn salt was filtered through something called a tower of thorns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of thorn
Noun
  • The implosion of Platner’s candidacy—first bit by bit and then all at once—has Democrats nationwide throwing up their hands in exasperation.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
  • At a certain point, the admiration for Paraguay’s underdog defiance and spoiling strategy gave way to exasperation.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of exasperation

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