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
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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
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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
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
Amina felt a shudder of annoyance at the bluntness of the comment, and also at its blindness—that signs of her transformation should be guessed at from her appearance.
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Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
Imagine if people looking at their phones in the movie theater weren’t an annoyance but rather a fun, essential part of the cinemagoing experience.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
To my annoyance, the new service area does not include my own home.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Being famous, especially as A-list as the Pauls, surely has its annoyances – one’s privacy is effectively gone.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
Imagine if people looking at their phones in the movie theater weren’t an annoyance but rather a fun, essential part of the cinemagoing experience.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
To my annoyance, the new service area does not include my own home.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Being famous, especially as A-list as the Pauls, surely has its annoyances – one’s privacy is effectively gone.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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The president has voiced frustration with the 1973 law and similar environmental protections, saying environmentalists are impeding growth.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Summary Several supplements may help with perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, stress, bone density loss, and more.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to police, Levy started the disturbance inside Baires Grill, the Miami Herald reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Applying pure essential oils to your skin can cause irritation, so always dilute them before using.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other potential side effects include joint and muscle pain, eye irritation, elevated blood fat levels and in rare cases, liver damage.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Malone seemed to realize his players were tuning him out, but his own exasperation peaked on March 21 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that view these realities as opportunities rather than inconveniences are positioning themselves for sustainable competitive advantage.—
Phil Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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