annoyance
Translation
annoyance, irritation, nuisance
Examples
He expressed his annoyance at the delay.
He expressed his annoyance at the delay.
The barking dog is a real annoyance.
The barking dog is a real annoyance.
Grammar Patterns
annoyance ((at/with sth.)) the feeling of being annoyed He expressed his annoyance at the delay.
an annoyance a person or thing that annoys you The barking dog is a real annoyance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritation, bother, nuisance; Antonyms: pleasure, delight, joy
Etymology
From the verb 'annoy' + '-ance', a suffix forming nouns of action, state, or quality.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the state (-ance) of being annoyed.