Spanish word

contrariedad

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾaɾjeˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounannoyance

Example

Llegó tarde y me dio contrariedad.

He arrived late and it annoyed me.

Illustration for contrariedad (annoyance)

More examples

Me causó contrariedad que no respondiera al correo.

It caused me annoyance that he didn't reply to the email.

Core concept

Mild irritation when something disappoints or blocks plans.

Common phrases

  • dar contrariedad

    cause annoyance

  • sentir contrariedad

    feel annoyance

  • causar contrariedad

    cause annoyance

Similar words

molestia: Small annoyance from everyday obstacles or actions that interfere with plans.
fastidio: Irritation at a nuisance or bother that makes tasks more troublesome.
disgusto: Feeling of dislike or displeasure toward something found unpleasant or objectionable.
incomodidad: Feeling of awkwardness or unease that makes a person physically or socially uncomfortable.

Definition in Spanish

Estado de molestia o irritación leve que surge cuando algo incomoda o no cumple lo esperado.

Word origin

From Spanish contrario 'opposite' plus the abstract suffix -idad, forming a noun related to the verb contrariar that denotes the state of being opposed or bothered.

Usage tips

  • Frequently used with verbs like dar or sentir (for example 'me dio contrariedad') to report a mild annoyance rather than strong anger such as enojo or rabia.

Other meanings

  • dissatisfactionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • contrariarannoyverb
  • contrariadoannoyedadjective

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