annoyance

Example Sentences

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As the uptick accelerated, so did the annoyance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

For some passengers, the flight disruptions went far beyond the annoyance of being stranded.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

By his own admission, Daniel Smith exists in a state of perpetual annoyance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He simply buys a vacuum that comes with a two-week warranty and, to his annoyance, also includes a ghost that wakes him up in the middle of the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

To Lexie’s great annoyance, someone always seemed to be at the Richardson house whenever she and Brian most wanted to be alone.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng