Meaning & use

annoyance

noun·Everyday

A feeling of mild anger or irritation, or something that causes this feeling.

See it in a sentence

The constant buzzing of the fly became a real annoyance during dinner.

She sighed with annoyance when the office printer jammed for the third time.

A note on using this word

Annoyance is milder than anger or fury; it suggests low-level, often repeated irritation rather than a strong outburst.

Words with a similar meaning

irritationexasperationnuisance

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Words with an opposite meaning

pleasuredelight

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