Ärgernis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- annoyance noun A feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it.
- grievance noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
- irritant adj Causing soreness, itching or swelling.
- nuisance noun A minor annoyance or source of inconvenience.
- peeve noun A small thing that annoys or irritates you.
- spite noun A petty desire to annoy, hurt, or upset someone.
Senses
Ärgernis is used for these senses in English:
- annoyance (uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
- grievance (countable) Something which causes grief.
- grievance (countable) A complaint or annoyance.
- irritant A source of irritation.
- nuisance A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
- peeve (colloquial) An annoyance or grievance.
- spite (obsolete) Vexation; chagrin; mortification.
grievance — full definition
- noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
- noun A real or perceived wrong that someone feels resentful about.
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