annoyance

Example Sentences

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He hesitates, a beat of annoyance flickers through his eyes.

From Literature

The badger sneered, as if this were a personal annoyance to him, and disappeared into the bushes, ignoring the chipmunk’s squeaks for help.

From Literature

He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".

From BBC

I wanted to reach out and pull him toward me, but despite my annoyance with her advice, what Ma had said about being modest needled me.

From Literature

I can feel the wheels about to come off the conversation, the rising annoyance in his voice as he sets down his cigar.

From Literature