annoyance
12 synonyms and 5 antonyms for annoyance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use annoyance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
minor annoyance
source of annoyance
to his annoyance
Etymology
From Old French anoiance, built on the verb annoy plus the noun suffix -ance.
Full origin of annoyance →Frequently asked questions
What does “annoyance” mean?
The word “annoyance” means a feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it. In plain terms, a minor irritation, or the thing/person causing that irritation.
How do you pronounce “annoyance”?
“Annoyance” is pronounced uh-NOY-uhns (/əˈnɔɪ.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “annoyance” in a sentence?
Here is “annoyance” used in a sentence: “To his annoyance, the meeting ran an hour late.”
What is another word for “annoyance”?
Words with a similar meaning to “annoyance” include nark, Boy, bother, exasperation, frustration and irritation.
What part of speech is “annoyance”?
“Annoyance” is a noun.
Where does the word “annoyance” come from?
The word “annoyance” comes from Old French. From Old French anoiance, built on the verb annoy plus the noun suffix -ance.
Is “annoyance” a common word?
“Annoyance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
