annoyed

adjective

an·​noyed ə-ˈnȯid How to pronounce annoyed (audio)
: feeling or showing angry irritation
was clearly annoyed by their repeated questions
were very annoyed to be kept waiting
an annoyed expression
annoyedly adverb
Billy shook his head annoyedly. Irwin Shaw

Examples of annoyed in a Sentence

I was extremely annoyed when she changed her mind for the third time
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Those who get annoyed at stores stocking holiday decorations right after Halloween would have fumed at the droves of people decked out in Santa hats and holiday regalia for Mariah Carey’s Christmastime at Moody Center on Sunday. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024 Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy. Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024 Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 On social media, particularly on X and on TikTok, many people are merely annoyed that the film is a musical. Paolo Armelli, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for annoyed 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of annoyed was in the 14th century

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“Annoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annoyed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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