Annoyance
/əˈnɔɪəns/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The state of being annoyed; irritation.
/əˈnɔɪəns/
nounnegativeBeginner
General
A feeling of irritation or displeasure.
Her constant complaining was a major annoyance.
💡 Simply: Feeling irritated or bothered.
More Examples
2
The traffic jam caused considerable annoyance.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"The constant dripping of the tap was a source of annoyance."
From Old French *anoier 'to vex, trouble, grieve', from Vulgar Latin *in-odiare, from Latin *odiare 'to hate'.
The word has been used in similar contexts for centuries, expressing a feeling of mild displeasure or irritation.
Memory tip
Think of 'annoy' plus '-ance' (state of being).
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