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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

/ əˈɔɪəԲ /

noun

  1. the feeling of being annoyed

  2. the act of annoying

  3. a person or thing that annoys

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of annoyance1

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

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"It's an annoyance," says Ellen Campbell, who owns a house on Seneca Lake a short distance away.

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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.

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A list of loosely defined actions including causing "serious distress, serious annoyance, serious inconvenience or serious loss of amenity" were now potentially serious crimes.

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The annoyance turned to outrage a few months later when Stefani released another ad for Hallow, this time for Lent, while also posting a Tucker Carlson video.

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And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.

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When To Use

doesannoyance mean?

An annoyance is someone or something that annoys—bothers or irritates.Annoyance can also refer to the feeling of being annoyed, the act of annoying, or an instance in which someone or something is annoying.The word implies that the resulting irritation does not rise to the level of serious harm or a major problem—even if someone or something annoys you very much.An annoyance usually consists of some kind of irritating and unwanted behavior (especially when it’s repeated), such as someone chewing too loudly or asking you the same question over and over again. Things that are annoyances are often those that distract, interrupt, or intrude on what you’re trying to do, like a noise that keeps waking you up when you’re trying to fall asleep or a pop-up ad.The word is sometimes used to contrast with something considered a serious problem, as in It’s no big deal—just a minor annoyance. Someone who is bothered in this way can be described as annoyed. Someone or something that annoys you can be described as annoying.Example: I know all this paperwork is an annoyance, but just try to get through it as quickly as you can.

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