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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Incompatible partners, on harder days, may consistently feel resentful, combative or simply annoyed in one another’s presence. Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Postecoglou understandably felt annoyed, but Madley did not make a mistake. Jay Harris, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 And after a few moments of getting annoyed looks, Radek nodded. Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025 Some of Trump’s most vocal supporters are beginning to get annoyed with Musk’s growing influence with the president-elect. Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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