annoyance
Annoyance (noun) means a feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it. Example: “To his annoyance, the meeting ran an hour late.”
How to use annoyance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA minor irritation, or the thing/person causing that irritation.
Word forms
annoyances plural
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To his _____, the meeting ran an hour late.
Etymology
From Old French anoiance, built on the verb annoy plus the noun suffix -ance.
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Rhymes for annoyance
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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.
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