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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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
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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
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4
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
younger brothers can be an annoyance sometimes
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Recent Examples of annoyance
For a procedural, starting over is more of a comfort than an annoyance, and the first episode, directed by Johnson, offers numerous pleasures — five of which are all played by Cynthia Erivo!
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 May 2025
There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Discontent is brewing among fans, who expressed their annoyance at Niclas Fullkrug’s non-inclusion in the starting XI.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 May 2025
There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Discontent is brewing among fans, who expressed their annoyance at Niclas Fullkrug’s non-inclusion in the starting XI.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyance
Noun
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The viral TikTok video of the incident, while gaining traction elsewhere, only added to the frustration expressed by those in the thread.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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What a Lee presidency might look like Yoon’s martial law decree had been in part fueled by his frustration over a months-long political stalemate, with Lee’s Democratic Party blocking the president from moving forward with many of his campaign promises and policies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Its stern warnings are scary and uncomfortable--the headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, body aches, clenched teeth or knots in your chest.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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High ozone levels are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and those with existing respiratory or heart conditions, potentially causing throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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To determine whether demodex mites are the cause of skin irritations, dermatologists can tape or lightly scrape the top layer of skin and place the sample under a microscope, Ricardo-Gonzalez said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The early part of the season indicated Arizona would indeed be a thorn in the side of the Dodgers and one of the best teams in the NL.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But one Democratic strategist said Emanuel’s record — particularly as mayor of Chicago — could be a thorn in his side.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Brown began to gesticulate, his arms rising and falling in exasperation.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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But even within the club there is a recognition that the change in approach came via default — due to exasperation with the circus that accompanied the superstar influx — rather than design.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Some visitors may experience inconveniences — like having to recycle or use mass transit instead of driving.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Nina’s challenge is twofold: to get Jim to trust her enough to provide usable intel on Ezra, and to gain the respect of her FBI colleagues, most of whom treat her like an aberration or an inconvenience.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Annoyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyance. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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