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Annoyances Meaning in English

word · lemma: annoyance

əˈnɔɪənsɪz
uh-NOY-un-siz
ɐnˈɔɪənsɪz
uh-NOY-un-siz

Definition

Things, situations, or people that make you feel slightly angry, bothered, or irritated.

Usage & Nuances

'Annoyances' is a formal or neutral word, often used to describe small, everyday things that bother people. It is more general than 'problems' or 'troubles', and usually refers to minor issues. Common collocations: 'minor annoyances', 'daily annoyances'. Not used for serious problems.

Example Sentences

Loud neighbors are one of my biggest annoyances.

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Traffic jams are daily annoyances for many people.

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I try to ignore small annoyances at work.

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Those little annoyances can really add up over time.

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She laughs about her annoyances instead of complaining.

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I'm learning to let go of small annoyances and focus on what's important.

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