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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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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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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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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
However, this lingering annoyance can turn into deep resentment over time and damage relationships and our connection to community.
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Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even in healthy partnerships, this bias can lead us to magnify minor annoyances, overlook acts of kindness and misinterpret our partner’s intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One lot of Target store brand cheesecake has been recalled by the manufacturer for an issue that can range from annoyance to fatal, depending on the consumer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Time, 7 Apr. 2025
All annoyance went out of the window when Travis spotted Jason and Kylie’s newborn daughter.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Even in healthy partnerships, this bias can lead us to magnify minor annoyances, overlook acts of kindness and misinterpret our partner’s intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One lot of Target store brand cheesecake has been recalled by the manufacturer for an issue that can range from annoyance to fatal, depending on the consumer.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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Maybe the trauma was having the type of brain that this type of world is not built for and butting up against that frustration again and again.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The frustration of losing the Corales Puntacana Championship almost on the last hole quickly passed for Joel Dahmen.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, over 70% of participants experienced mild skin irritation from the vinegar.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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These shifts can have a significant impact on the skin barrier, often leading to irritation, dryness, or breakouts.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yet, that $250,000 could well be enough to become more than just a thorn in the side of the ransomware industry if Halcyon has anything to do with.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Steyer’s company, long a thorn in the tech mogul’s side, promotes safer tech for children.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That same exhaustion— both physical and mental, and a general sense of exasperation with family members who can’t step up without her help—may also explain why nearly one-third of moms are considering celebrating alone this year.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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When Jesse turns off the roundtable discussion at home, his expression reads as exasperation and disappointment, not glee over the humbling of a sibling rival.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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In compensation for the inconvenience, owners of the old second-gen device can get a 50 percent discount on the Tado Smart Thermostat X, which works with Euro systems and Google Home.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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