annoyance
UK: əˈnɔɪəns | US: əˈnɔɪəns
Definition
n. a feeling of slight anger or irritation
n. something that causes irritation or frustration
n. the act of annoying someone
Structure
annoy <to disturb>ance <noun suffix indicating state or quality>
Etymology
The word "annoyance" traces back to the Old French "anoier" (to weary or vex), derived from the Latin "inodiare" (to make hateful), itself from "in odio" (hateful). The suffix "-ance" was added in Middle English to form a noun denoting the state or result of being annoyed. Over time, "annoyance" evolved to describe both the feeling of irritation and its cause, reflecting the word’s logical progression from action to consequence.
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