annoyance

noun

an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce annoyance (audio)
Synonyms of annoyancenext
1
: the act of annoying someone or of being annoyed
2
: the state or feeling of being annoyed : vexation
She couldn't hide her annoyance.
3
: a source of vexation or irritation : nuisance
The delay was a minor annoyance.

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She expressed annoyance at the slow service. they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
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The Serbian leader had long been seen as an unpredictable annoyance, and his balancing act wasn’t particularly subtle. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026 But the right routine can ease the annoyance and foster success. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 This, Barbera said, can be a programming annoyance as well as a knock on an otherwise good film. — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 But a flicker of annoyance crosses Charli’s brow, as if the question touches a nerve. — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annoyance

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of annoyance was in the 15th century

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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annoyance. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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annoyance

noun
an·​noy·​ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce annoyance (audio)
1
a
: the act of annoying
b
: the feeling of being annoyed
2
: a source of annoyance : nuisance
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