annoyance
Mild simmering frustration
Annoyance is mild anger or irritation provoked by something bothersome: The constant noise was a source of annoyance.
The word also names whatever causes the feeling: Mosquitoes are a summer annoyance.
Annoyance falls short of fury—it's the low-grade frustration of delays, interruptions, and petty inconveniences.
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- aggravationState of being vexed
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
bother · nuisance · peeve · pique · chagrin · impatience · agitation · disquiet
Angry facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- glowerStare with displeasure
sigh · eye-roll · grumble · huff · tut · groan · wince · sneer
Persistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
offense · umbrage · disgruntlement · distaste · antipathy · disaffection · sulkiness · grumpiness
Cause of aggravation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- irritantSource of vexation
- thornPointed plant projection
- gadflyIrritating, persistent critic
mosquito · gnat · fly · buzzing · whiner · nag · busybody · complainer
Persistent bothering or complaining
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- badgeringPersistent harassment or nagging
- hectoringAggressive verbal intimidation
- needlingPersistent mild taunting
goading · ribbing · teasing · heckling · nitpicking · carping · griping · haranguing
Break in continuity
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
distraction · intrusion · inconvenience · complication · hassle · setback · impediment · encumbrance
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- aggravationState of being vexed
vexation · bother · nuisance · peeve · pique · chagrin · impatience · agitation · disquiet · testiness
scowl
Angry facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- glareFierce stare or brightness
glower · sigh · eye-roll · grumble · huff · tut · groan · wince · sneer · pout
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
disapproval · offense · umbrage · disgruntlement · distaste · antipathy · disaffection · sulkiness · grumpiness · huffiness
nuisance
Cause of aggravation
gadfly · mosquito · gnat · fly · buzzing · whiner · nag · busybody · complainer · nitpicker
nagging
Persistent bothering or complaining
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- badgeringPersistent harassment or nagging
- hectoringAggressive verbal intimidation
needling · goading · ribbing · teasing · heckling · nitpicking · carping · griping · haranguing · prodding
interruption
Break in continuity
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- hindranceBarrier to progress
obstruction · distraction · intrusion · inconvenience · complication · hassle · setback · impediment · encumbrance · snag
- bad feelingssadness, anger, fear, grief, sorrow
- annoyancesirritations, irritation, nuisance, nuisances, pest
- negative reactionsanger, disgust, fear, hatred, jealousy
- pet peevesloud chewing, irritation, loud talking, frustration, aggravation
- reactionsreaction, response, gasp, wince, flinch
- unpleasantnesspain, anger, sadness, misery, disgust