annoyance (/əˈnɔɪ.əns/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /əˈnɔɪ.əns/
Meaning
Meaning: feeling of being bothered
A feeling of slight anger caused by something irritating.
Examples
🗣 Much to her annoyance, the neighbour’s loud music continued long past the agreed quiet hour.
Etymology
From Old French ‘anoier’ (to weary, vex), from Latin ‘in odio’ (in hatred).
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses mild displeasure; also names the cause, ‘a minor annoyance’.
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Tags: emotion, anger