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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The reactions seem split between those annoyed by this change and those annoyed that everyone else is so annoyed. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025 When asked what else Canada could do to meet Trump's apparent goals on fentanyl when the amount was already so minimal, Leavitt appeared to become annoyed. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 The head coach must support him and let all of the easily annoyed assistants know that Hunter will miss meetings to accommodate both tasks. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025 So, Old Trafford staff outside the playing team and coaches have every right to feel annoyed that they are being made to pay for the lack of profitability. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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