annoyance
noun
a person or thing that annoys; nuisance.
annoyances
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pluralof annoyance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They raised their kids in the Bowl and sometimes bickered over politics and annoyances, as any proper family does.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
And offsetting the show’s modest annoyances is the rare chance to see more than 100 items, some never before displayed, that embody the story of Anne Frank and her family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2025
"What used to be minor annoyances, like colds and flu, now feel like a bigger deal."
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
With many V.R. headsets I’ve tried — and I’ve tried a lot — the initial novelty fades, and minor annoyances, like blurry graphics or a lack of compelling apps, start to pile up.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
Just come near Levy Pants and you were subjected to all sorts of annoyances and depressing influences.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
