annoyance

[ uh-noi-uhns ]

noun

1. a person or thing that annoys; nuisance:

   Unwanted visitors are an annoyance.

2. an act or instance of annoying.
3. the feeling of being annoyed.

annoyance

/ əˈnɔɪəns /

noun

1. the feeling of being annoyed
2. the act of annoying
3. a person or thing that annoys

Word History and Origins

Origin of annoyance¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French; annoy + -ance

Example Sentences

Yes, the win turned on a gamble on a red flag, which took George Russell and Lando Norris out of the picture - much to the annoyance of Russell, who disagreed with Mercedes’ decision to pit him for fresh tyres under the virtual safety car.

From BBC

The illusion of building her empire brick-by-brick on her own is core to the Martha Stewart mystique and legend and a prime annoyance among many of those who worked with her, and whose contributions went uncredited.

From Salon

Still, my sense is that for most people glasses are a necessity that just becomes part of daily life, noticeable mainly by the annoyance of forgetting where you last left them.

From Slate

Making her way to the building’s sixth floor, the annoyance and disdain of arriving fades away as she retreats into the petite recording booth with an outdoor terrace.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lords was resurrected 11 years later and remains largely intact to this day - to the annoyance of reformist governments past and present.

From BBC

Related Words

• anger
• discontent
• displeasure
• exasperation
• frustration
• indignation
• irritation
• pique
• unhappiness