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Definition of annoyance

annoyance

/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
an · noy · ance
Adverb:annoyingly
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Plural:annoyances
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Adjective:annoying
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• noun

1

The feeling or state of being slightly angry, impatient, or irritated.

Example

"Much to her annoyance, the train was delayed by another thirty minutes."

2

A thing, person, or situation that causes irritation or slight anger.

Example

"The constant pop-up advertisements on the website were a minor annoyance."

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• Rhymes for annoyance

• Nearby Words

announcement
announcer
annoy
annoyance
annoyed
annoyedly
annoyer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'anoiance', from 'anoier' (to annoy), which derives from the Late Latin phrase 'in odio' meaning 'in hatred' or 'distasteful to'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annoyance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annoyance
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