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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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
Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Carry a pack of tissues everywhere in case they are needed because the slightest comments or annoyances could set us off at these times.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
But that conspiracy tends to manifest in the form of universal contemporary annoyances.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 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
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
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Carry a pack of tissues everywhere in case they are needed because the slightest comments or annoyances could set us off at these times.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
But that conspiracy tends to manifest in the form of universal contemporary annoyances.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyances
Noun
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There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the third giveaway happened with six seconds left in the second quarter, Schaefer expressed his frustrations with his trademark jacket removal.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Milwaukee, nuisances include loud music, loitering and littering.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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While those invaders are mainly nuisances, cockroaches are a different story.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The remaining three calls were related to minor disturbances in 2013, 2014 and 2017.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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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,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If your plants were plagued by pests or diseases during the growing season, leaving diseased plant debris in your garden allows problems to overwinter and reinfect your plants in spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Even delicate feline nostrils and curved claws that could scratch like thorns won her undying admiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Fire access, water, traffic, parks and open space are treated like inconveniences, even as existing infrastructure already strains to keep up.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Annoyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyances. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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