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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Meanwhile, Zay is annoyed because he essentially got demoted when Nuck officially brought Bakari on board. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 May 2025 The colorful bird seemed annoyed, tightening its talons on the window frame and glaring at Gallucci. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Joe is annoyed at Shauhin for seemingly not telling the truth, and Shauhin wants to vote out Eva instead. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist. Devonne Goode, Parents, 14 May 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 20 May. 2025.

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