annoyance — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

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

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