How do you use the word "annoyance" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "annoyance": To our great annoyance, he barged in on our party. He answered with a look of annoyance.

Annoyance Meaning

/əˈnɔɪ.əns/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThat which annoys.

nounAn act or instance of annoying.

Sentence Examples

To our great annoyance, he barged in on our party.

He answered with a look of annoyance.

He could not hide his growing annoyance with the loud noise.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

irritation

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

His constant tapping on the table was a minor ____ that distracted everyone in the room.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

He didn't try to hide his ____ when the meeting was delayed again.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *h₃ed-der. Proto-Italic *odjom Latin odium Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Late Latin inodiāre Old French anoier Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -iader. Old French -ance Old French anoiancebor. Middle English anoyaunce English annoyance Inherited from Middle English anoyaunce (rare form of noyaunce), from Old French anuiance, anoiance, from the verb anuier (“to cause problems”), equivalent to annoy + -ance. Compare French ennui.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"‘I’m not annoyed with you,’ Lizzie said, putting a hand on Dimple’s shoulder. ‘Well, I am. But you’re my sister. So the annoyance is nothing new.’" — 2022, Candice Carty-Williams, People Person, Trapeze, page 273:

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