annoyance
noun
an·noy·ance ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s 
1
: the act of annoying someone or of being annoyed
2
: the state or feeling of being annoyed : vexation
She couldn't hide her annoyance.
3
: a source of vexation or irritation : nuisance
The delay was a minor annoyance.
Synonyms
- aggravation
- bedevilment
- botheration
- bothering
- bugging
- disturbance
- harassment
- harrying
- importunity
- pestering
- teasing
- vexation
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
She expressed annoyance at the slow service. they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
Recent Examples on the Web For some commuters Sunday, those efforts were met with a mix of annoyance and resignation, as people girded themselves for a longer commute Monday. 
John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Tycho flinched with annoyance at a wall that had been painted black; along the seams, the pallor of the original timber had become exposed. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 The company wants to engage more people with advertising, but the reaction, so far, is annoyance and confusion. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Mar. 2022 To talk with a dozen teachers and librarians is to hear annoyance and frustration and bewilderment, as much with the sheer ambiguity of the new law and the list of books as with the practical effect. New York Times, 10 Dec. 2021 Or the self that's harshly critical of self and tends to see others with irritation, annoyance and caustic judgment? Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 Wildlife sightings—moose, bears, deer, foxes, coyotes, and a host of other animals—are a magical part of the trail experience, but encounters with animals trying to raid your food stash can be an annoyance and a safety hazard. Karen Berger, Outside Online, 28 June 2021 The self-deprecation was paired with annoyance at the friends and neighbors, so far unidentified, who leaked Heidi’s enticements to join them on a four-night vacation. Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2021 The students, however, were mired in tech annoyance and ennui. Sandra Upson, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021 See More
John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Tycho flinched with annoyance at a wall that had been painted black; along the seams, the pallor of the original timber had become exposed. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 The company wants to engage more people with advertising, but the reaction, so far, is annoyance and confusion. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Mar. 2022 To talk with a dozen teachers and librarians is to hear annoyance and frustration and bewilderment, as much with the sheer ambiguity of the new law and the list of books as with the practical effect. New York Times, 10 Dec. 2021 Or the self that's harshly critical of self and tends to see others with irritation, annoyance and caustic judgment? Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 Wildlife sightings—moose, bears, deer, foxes, coyotes, and a host of other animals—are a magical part of the trail experience, but encounters with animals trying to raid your food stash can be an annoyance and a safety hazard. Karen Berger, Outside Online, 28 June 2021 The self-deprecation was paired with annoyance at the friends and neighbors, so far unidentified, who leaked Heidi’s enticements to join them on a four-night vacation. Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2021 The students, however, were mired in tech annoyance and ennui. Sandra Upson, Wired, 18 Jan. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing annoyance
Kids Definition
annoyance
noun
an·noy·ance ə-ˈnȯi-əns
1
: slight anger
I sense your annoyance with me.
2
: a source or cause of slight anger
This itch is an annoyance.
annoyance
noun
1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- harassment
- disturbance
- bugging
- bothering
- aggravation
- teasing
- vexation
- pestering
- botheration
- bedevilment
- harrying
- torture
- importunity
- torment
- persecution
- offence
- provocation
- molestation
- devilment
- mischief
- offense
- aggro
- devilry
2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts Carlene made known her annoyance at having to pick up her sister's dirty clothes Synonyms & Similar Words
- frustration
- irritation
- exasperation
- displeasure
- grief
- anger
- discomfort
- aggravation
- vexation
- indignation
- irritability
- trouble
- upset
- bother
- agitation
- distress
- outrage
- pip
- botheration
- resentment
- aggro
- disturbance
- perturbation
- ire
- pet
- umbrage
- pique
- irritableness
- angriness
- dudgeon
- peeve
- snappishness
- huff
- chafe
- gall
- dander
- irateness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- pleasure
- delight
3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation flashing ads, visual clutter, and other annoyances that are the price for free information on the Internet Synonyms & Similar Words
- headache
- frustration
- nuisance
- worry
- inconvenience
- thorn
- irritant
- exasperation
- problem
- aggravation
- irk
- vexation
- bugbear
- peeve
- discomfort
- rub
- insult
- hassle
- pest
- menace
- bother
- anxiety
- trial
- botheration
- ruffle
- trouble
- burden
- affront
- curse
- hair shirt
- aggro
- predicament
- upset
- plague
- pinprick
- plight
- offence
- offender
- sore
- disturber
- annoyer
- fleabite
- albatross
- tribulation
- cross
- offense
- mischief
- millstone
- harasser
- pet peeve
- hang-up
- affliction
- pandora's box
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- joy
- pleasure
- delight
4
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes Synonyms & Similar Words
- nuisance
- annoyer
- pest
- tease
- pain
- headache
- bother
- gadfly
- gnawer
- nudnik
- persecutor
- nudnick
- pain in the neck
- teaser
- plague
- interrupter
- hassle
- heckler
- harrier
- tormentor
- harasser
- tormenter
- torturer
- interruptor
- molester
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- charmer
- smoothie
- soother
- comforter
- smoothy
- solacer