1. the feeling of being slightly angry or irritated
2. something that causes irritation or mild anger

Examples

• She couldn’t hide her annoyance when the meeting was delayed again.
• The constant noise from construction was a major annoyance to residents.
• His annoyance grew as he waited in the long line.
• The broken air conditioner was more than just an annoyance in the summer heat.
• To my annoyance, the store was closed when I arrived.
• The teacher expressed her annoyance at the students’ behavior.
• Traffic jams are a daily annoyance for commuters.