annoyance

• Nom désignant un sentiment d'irritation ou de contrariété, ainsi que ce qui provoque une telle irritation.

A noun referring to the feeling of being irritated or annoyed, or to something or someone that causes such irritation.

1. Irritation or mild angerB1formal

   The psychological state of being slightly angry or irritated, often due to something persistent or unpleasant.

   Agacement

   • He expressed his annoyance at the constant noise from the construction site.
   • A look of annoyance crossed her face when the phone rang again.
   • The delay caused considerable annoyance among the passengers.

   Synonymesaggravationbotherationchagrindispleasuredistemperexasperationhuffirritationpiquevexation

   Antonymescontentmentdelightgratificationjoypleasuresatisfaction

2. Source of irritationB1formal

   Something or someone that causes trouble, irritation, or unhappiness.

   Source de contrariété

   • The broken printer has been a constant annoyance in the office.
   • Mosquitoes are a major annoyance during the summer months.
   • His habit of interrupting others is a real annoyance.

   Synonymesaggravationbanebothergrievanceirritantnuisancepestplaguetrialvexation

   Antonymescomfortdelightjoypleasure

3. B2formal

   The act of troubling or annoying someone, often by causing inconvenience or discomfort.

   action de déranger

   • The constant questions were an annoyance to the busy teacher.
   • She apologized for the annoyance of having to reschedule the meeting.
   • The noise from the party was an annoyance to the neighbors.

   Synonymesbotherationharassmentirritationpesteringvexation