annoyance

irritazione, fastidio

Leggera rabbia che si prova quando qualcosa dà fastidio.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: annoyance at something (He expressed annoyance at the delay.); to someone’s annoyance (To her annoyance, the shop was closed.)

Sinonimi: irritation, frustration

Espressioni comuni: with annoyance, mild annoyance, to someone’s annoyance

seccatura, fastidio

Cosa o persona che dà fastidio o fa arrabbiare un po’.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: an annoyance to someone (The noise is an annoyance to our neighbours.)

Sinonimi: nuisance, irritation

Espressioni comuni: minor annoyance, constant annoyance, an annoyance to, real annoyance