annoyance synonyms

annoyance

n.

  1. A feeling of annoyance

    vexation, irritation, pique, uneasiness, disgust, displeasure, provocation, nervousness, irascibility, exasperation, ferment, indignation, sullenness, sulkiness, bad humor, touchiness, perturbation, moodiness, mortification, worry, distress, unhappiness, discontent, heartache, misery, aches and pains, dissatisfaction, impatience, peevishness, aggravation*.

    Antonyms pleasure*, joy*, delight. *

  2. A source of annoyance

    irritant, inconvenience, nuisance; see difficulty 1, 2, trouble 2.

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