annoyance (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪəns/
Definition
A feeling of slight anger or irritation.
Examples
His constant humming was a great annoyance to his colleagues.
The traffic jam caused considerable annoyance.
She expressed her annoyance by sighing loudly.
How to Use annoyance
- annoyance with (prepositional phrase)
- The feeling of irritation directed towards someone or something. — "He felt a sense of annoyance with the slow service."
- annoyance at (prepositional phrase)
- The feeling of irritation caused by a specific event or situation. — "There was widespread annoyance at the new parking restrictions."
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