# annoyance

/əˈnɔɪəns/ (US) · /ɐnˈɔɪəns/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/annoyance
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

something that makes you feel slightly angry or impatient. It is often a small, repeated problem rather than a big disaster.

For teachers: a source of irritation or trouble; a minor inconvenience that provokes mild anger or impatience.

## Examples

- The loud noise was a constant annoyance.
- The broken elevator became a daily annoyance for the office workers.
- While the policy aimed to reduce traffic, the resulting construction noise proved a significant annoyance to local residents.

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