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Meaning & Definition of Annoyance in English

English

Annoyance

Pronunciation:

/əˈnɔɪ.əns/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

annoyances

Meaning and Definition of Annoyance

1. Primary Definition

The feeling of being annoyed.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The state of being annoyed; irritation.

    Example Sentence: The constant noise from the construction site was a source of great annoyance.

  • Definition: Something that causes annoyance.

    Example Sentence: The delay was a major annoyance for the passengers.

  • Definition: A person or thing that irritates or bothers.

    Example Sentence: His persistent questions became a real annoyance.

  • Definition: A mild but persistent feeling of displeasure.

    Example Sentence: She felt a twinge of annoyance at his comments.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English 'anoyance', from Old French 'anoier', from Latin 'inodiare' meaning 'to make odious'.

Synonyms

irritation | vexation | bother | nuisance | exasperation

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • to add to one's annoyance: to increase someone's irritation or displeasure.
  • for the sake of annoyance: done merely to irritate someone.
  • a pet peeve: a particular thing that irritates or annoys a person.

Translations

  • Spanish: molestia
  • French: ennui
  • German: Ärger
  • Russian: раздражение

Related Words

  • irritate: to cause displeasure or annoyance.
  • vex: to annoy or frustrate someone, especially with trivial matters.
  • bother: to give trouble to or cause annoyance.

Slang Meanings of annoyance

  • Meaning: pain in the neck

    Example Sentence: He's such a pain in the neck with all his complaints.

  • Meaning: buzzkill

    Example Sentence: Don't be a buzzkill by complaining about everything.