annoyances
|an-noy-anc-es|
/əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
(annoyance)
irritation or nuisance
Etymology
'annoyance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'anoier,' where 'anoier' meant 'to annoy or vex.'
'anoier' transformed into the Middle English word 'anoien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'annoyance.'
Initially, it meant 'to trouble or disturb,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'irritation or nuisance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or feeling of being annoyed; irritation.
The constant noise from the construction site was one of the many annoyances she had to endure.
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Noun 2
something that causes annoyance or irritation.
The delays in the train schedule were major annoyances for the commuters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45