annoyance
noun
an·noy·ance
ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
Examples of annoyance in a Sentence
She expressed annoyance at the slow service.
they have an unlisted number in the hopes that it will reduce the constant annoyance by telemarketers
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The hinge of the original Fold didn't lay flat, which is more of a visual annoyance than anything else.
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Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
But the agreement came after some annoyance caused when the footwear giant invited him to a sneaker release event for NBA star and Adidas frontman Anthony Edwards last year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2024
So be sure to look for construction details that minimize or even eliminate these annoyances.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
Going without air conditioning for too long can be not only an annoyance, but also a major health risk, especially in states like Arizona with over 100-degree averages each summer.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024
But the agreement came after some annoyance caused when the footwear giant invited him to a sneaker release event for NBA star and Adidas frontman Anthony Edwards last year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2024
So be sure to look for construction details that minimize or even eliminate these annoyances.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
Going without air conditioning for too long can be not only an annoyance, but also a major health risk, especially in states like Arizona with over 100-degree averages each summer.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
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annoyance
noun
an·noy·ance
ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s
1
a
: the act of annoying
b
: the feeling of being annoyed
2
: a source of annoyance : nuisance
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