annoyance

 "Annoyance" in English refers to a feeling of slight irritation or bother. Here's how to use it in different contexts:

1. As a Noun (the feeling itself):

• General annoyance:
  • "I felt a wave of annoyance when the alarm clock rang."
  • "The constant noise was a source of great annoyance."
  • "His habit of interrupting people caused widespread annoyance."
• Specific annoyance:
  • "One of my biggest annoyances is people who talk loudly on their phones in public."
  • "The little annoyances of daily life can really add up."
• Expressing degree:
  • "He showed slight annoyance."
  • "She expressed her annoyance clearly."
  • "I was filled with intense annoyance."

2. As part of other phrases:

• "To someone's annoyance":
  • "To my annoyance, the bus was late again."
  • "To her annoyance, he had forgotten their anniversary."
• "An annoyance to someone":
  • "His constant complaining was an annoyance to everyone in the office."
  • "Mosquitoes are a common annoyance."
• "To be an annoyance":
  • "Please don't be an annoyance."
  • "The barking dog was to be an annoyance to the neighbors."

3. As a verb (to annoy):

• "The fly was annoying me."
• "His constant questions annoyed her."
• "It annoys me when people are late."

Examples in sentences:

• "The dripping faucet was a constant annoyance."
• "He tried to hide his annoyance, but his facial expression gave him away."
• "I was annoyed by the loud music coming from the apartment next door."
• "It's a minor annoyance, but it still bothers me."

Tips for using "annoyance":

• "Annoyance" is a relatively mild word. If you want to express stronger feelings, you could use words like "irritation," "frustration," "anger," or "exasperation."
• Pay attention to the context. "Annoyance" can be used in both formal and informal situations, but the specific word choice may vary.
• The word annoying is the adjective form of the word.