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annoyance

[ uh-noi-uhns ]

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noun

annoyance

/ əˈnɔɪəns /

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French; annoy + -ance

He was at times both an ally and annoyance to President Obama.

But the unknown potential health risks seem like a mild annoyance, if that, to Deen.

She then expressed her annoyance that the leader of the Oklahoma mosque where Nolan had worshipped refused to appear on her show.

In the winter, they can shield drivers from the annoyance of having to wipe snow and ice off their windshields.

Again, this is an annoyance and a reflection of a double standard against women.

The manifest annoyance of her household was thus easily accounted for, but he marveled at the strength of her bodyguard.

His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.

But all these inconveniences are comparatively trifling; the greatest amount of annoyance begins towards the end of the voyage.

For twenty years he had shown no sign of joy or sorrow or anger, scarcely even of pleasure or annoyance.

You may be overheard, and give pain or cause annoyance by your untimely conversation.

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