B1nounemotions
US/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
UK/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
the feeling of being slightly angry, or something that makes you feel this way
In context
She sighed with annoyance when the bus was late again.
Much to my annoyance, the neighbors started playing loud music at midnight.
Slow internet is a daily annoyance for people working from home.
Words that go with annoyance
adjective + noun
- mild annoyanceHe showed only mild annoyance at the delay.
- minor annoyanceTraffic is a minor annoyance in this town.
noun + preposition
- much to my annoyanceMuch to my annoyance, the shop was closed.
- annoyance atHis annoyance at the noise was obvious.
- a source of annoyanceThe constant noise was a source of annoyance.
verb + noun
- express annoyanceShe expressed her annoyance in an email.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel annoyance by the noise.Correct: I am annoyed by the noise.