Synonyms for annoyance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-noi-uh ns

Phonetic Transcription : əˈnɔɪ əns

Top 10 synonyms for annoyance

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Définition of annoyance

Origin : late 14c., "act of annoying," from Old French enoiance "ill-humor, irritation," from anuiant, present participle of anuier "to be troublesome, annoy, harass" (see annoy). Meaning "state of being annoyed" is from c.1500. Earlier, annoying was used in the sense of "act of offending" (c.1300), and a noun annoy (c.1200) in a sense "feeling of irritation, displeasure, distaste."

noun feeling of being irritated
noun source of irritation

Example sentences :

It secures us against all future annoyance from powerful Indian tribes.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Illogically, he felt it was all Bill's fault that he must endure this annoyance.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

He bit his lip in his annoyance, shivering with a presentiment.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

I do not believe I have ever said anything before them which could cause them annoyance.
Extract from : « Reflections » by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld

She answers sweetly without a trace of the annoyance she must surely feel.
Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie

I returned to the hotel, and spoke to Jarrett of my annoyance.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

She was looking about her on all sides, in a fidget of annoyance, searching for him, and to his dismay she saw him.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

A shade of annoyance crossed Atherstone's finely marked face.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

"Please go on," said Marcia, coldly, quivering with excitement and annoyance.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

In spite of his annoyance, Hilary instinctively liked the giant.
Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner

Antonyms for annoyance

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