Basic Details
Word: Annoyance
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of being bothered or irritated by something or someone.
Synonyms: Irritation, bother, vexation
Antonyms: Pleasure, contentment, satisfaction
Idioms and Phrases
- To rub someone the wrong way: To irritate or annoy someone unintentionally. Example: "His loud laughter in the library really rubbed the librarian the wrong way."
- Don't let it get under your skin: To not allow something to bother you too much. Example: "I know the noise outside can be annoying, but try not to let it get under your skin."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The constant buzzing of the fly was a real annoyance during the picnic.
Example 2: Her brother's antics were becoming an increasing annoyance, especially when she was trying to study.
Example 3: Waiting in long queues is an annoyance that many people face every day.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "annoyance" comes from the Latin word "noxia," which means "harm" or "injury"? This reflects how something annoying can feel harmful to our peace of mind!
Famous Quote
"The greatest annoyance in the world is a person with too little imagination." T.S. Eliot
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "annoyance" mean?
a) A joyful moment
b) A feeling of being bothered or irritated
c) A type of celebration
d) A kind of comfort
Answer: b) A feeling of being bothered or irritated
2. Which of these is a synonym of "annoyance"?
a) Joy
b) Vexation
c) Happiness
d) Peace
Answer: b) Vexation
3. Which is an antonym of "annoyance"?
a) Irritation
b) Contentment
c) Bother
d) Vexation
Answer: b) Contentment
4. Which sentence uses "annoyance" correctly?
a) The annoyance of the kitten made everyone laugh.
b) Her annoyance was very easy to spot after she lost the game.
c) I want to be an annoyance when I grow up!
d) The annoyance jumped over the wall.
Answer: b) Her annoyance was very easy to spot after she lost the game.
5. Which idiom means to irritate someone?
a) To rub someone the wrong way
b) To hit the nail on the head
c) To get the ball rolling
d) To throw in the towel
Answer: a) To rub someone the wrong way
