annoyance — the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɔɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My biggest annoyance is people who chew loudly during movies.
- She couldn't hide her annoyance when her phone died during an important call.
- The Wi-Fi being slow is a daily annoyance for remote workers.
annoyance
NOUN[/əˈnɔɪəns/]
the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation
a customer stands at the counter with crossed arms and a deeply furrowed brow, tapping their foot impatiently. The barista behind the counter moves slowly while fumbling with coffee equipment and spilling beans. The customer's order has been wrong three times, with rejected cups piling up on the counter. Steam rises from multiple coffee machines creating chaos in the background. Other customers in line shift restlessly and check their watches with growing impatience. The barista appears flustered while trying to remake the order yet again. the feeling of being annoyed and irritated by repeated mistakes
Insurance paperwork brings annoyance, but endurance pays off!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'anoiance', which developed from Latin 'inodiare' (to make hateful or odious). Over time, the meaning narrowed to signify the state of being bothered or vexed.
Breakdown
annoy (to make vexed or displeased) + -ance (suffix forming nouns of state or condition). The verb 'annoy' itself comes from Old French 'anoier', rooted in Latin 'inodiare'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My biggest annoyance is people who chew loudly during movies.”
“She couldn't hide her annoyance when her phone died during an important call.”
“The Wi-Fi being slow is a daily annoyance for remote workers.”
“To his great annoyance, his cat kept walking on his keyboard while he worked.”
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