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annoyance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈnɔɪəns/

annoyance means: The feeling of being slightly angry because something bothers you.

noun

IRRITATED FEELINGB2

The feeling of being slightly angry because something bothers you.

  • His voice showed annoyance.
  • She hid her annoyance behind a smile.
  • To my annoyance, they arrived late again.

How to use it: annoyance at something (He expressed annoyance at the delay.); to someone’s annoyance (To her annoyance, the shop was closed.)

Similar words: irritation, frustration

Common phrases: with annoyance, mild annoyance, to someone’s annoyance

IRRITATING THINGB2

Something or someone that bothers you or makes you slightly angry.

  • The dripping tap is an annoyance.
  • These delays became a constant annoyance to passengers.
  • What minor annoyances bother you most?

How to use it: an annoyance to someone (The noise is an annoyance to our neighbours.)

Similar words: nuisance, irritation

Common phrases: minor annoyance, constant annoyance, an annoyance to, real annoyance

Questions about annoyance

What does annoyance mean?

The feeling of being slightly angry because something bothers you.

What is annoyance in other languages?

Türkçe: rahatsızlık · Español: irritación · Français: agacement · Deutsch: Verärgerung · Italiano: irritazione · 日本語: いら立ち

How do you pronounce annoyance?

It is pronounced /əˈnɔɪəns/.

How do you use annoyance in a sentence?

His voice showed annoyance. She hid her annoyance behind a smile.

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