annoyance

[US]/ə'nɒɪəns/
[UK]/ə'nɔɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. irritation; trouble; something or someone that causes frustration or irritation.

Example Sentences

there was annoyance at government interference.

annoyance that wasn't part of the deal.

The noisy traffic is a continual annoyance to the citizens.

I felt annoyance at being teased.

His annoyance had unbridled his tongue.

Why do you always take your annoyance out on me?

A dog that barks constantly can be a source of annoyance to the neighbours.

he turned his charm on Tara, much to Hegarty's annoyance .

looked annoyance at the judge; looked his devotion to me.

The child badgered his parents to buy him a new bicycle. Topester is to inflict a succession of petty annoyances:

Real-world Examples

A dying battery is a huge annoyance for cell phone users.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds November 2017 Compilation

Hermione shot him a look of annoyance.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

One may be thicker than the other -- one of life's little annoyances.

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

Harry felt a second stab of annoyance.

Source: 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

There was a distinct of annoyance in her reply.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

Jet lag may seem like a minor annoyance.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection, October 2013

What's with the campaign of mass annoyance?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

This is an expression that shows annoyance or exasperation.

Source: Rachel's Classroom on Phrasal Verbs

He gave a mild answer, in spite of his annoyance.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

The flu may seem like just an annoyance or maybe even an excuse to miss work or school.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

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