Meaning & Definition of Annoyance in English
Annoyance
Pronunciation:
/əˈnɔɪ.əns/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
annoyancesMeaning 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
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.