1
as in harassments
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 frustrations
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 headaches
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 nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyances
One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.
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Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
To the point that any pin and screw received wrapping to prevent untoward annoyances.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Start by banishing the tiny annoyances that draw your attention in the middle of the night, like a squeaky bed frame.
—Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
However, archeologists have found that ancient people had their own ways of coping with bugs, rodents, and other annoyances.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
To the point that any pin and screw received wrapping to prevent untoward annoyances.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Start by banishing the tiny annoyances that draw your attention in the middle of the night, like a squeaky bed frame.
—Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
However, archeologists have found that ancient people had their own ways of coping with bugs, rodents, and other annoyances.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
Noun
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Don't hide from the layers of emotions and frustrations.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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West Ham United fans are no strangers to voicing their frustrations at the club’s board.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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PaaS let developers skip infrastructure headaches.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because protons and neutrons are shielded from many environmental disturbances, those transitions may carry the subtle imprint of dark matter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both the northern and southern branches of the reef have been battered lately by tropical storms and the encroachment of invasive coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, but heat stress driven by warming oceans is the primary cause, scientists told the BBC.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While on your daily garden walk, take a moment to pause here and there and let your eyes roam, looking for pests.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Summer pruning helps remove lanky growth and improve airflow to discourage disease and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forget about the inconveniences and disruption of control and logistics that coach Andy Reid typically is so adamant about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because eventually, these small inconveniences pale in comparison to the greater goals and purposes that your club gives you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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