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

Recent Examples on the Web Jenna told us Fiona hasn't been interested in playing with Fritz and gets annoyed when Bibi lets her baby brother get away with trouble. The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 Remember how annoyed everyone was when James Murphy did that, then came back? Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024 In the big finale, Chalamet mostly seems flustered and annoyed, like someone disappointed with his hotel accommodations. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 The dog, already lying down with her head on Gaines’s lap, turns to glance at Meyers as if mildly annoyed. Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 After the cats recover from surgery, they’re released back into the community, which is highly controversial for annoyed neighbors who view the cats as a nuisance. The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Despite its growing popularity, however, this novel interview style still leaves many viewers frustrated, annoyed and just overall confused — at least, when Althoff does it. Anna Tingley, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024 Durant still scored plenty on him (and others), but Durant was clearly most annoyed when Siakam was on him. Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024 Famously, Apple grew annoyed early on that there were too many fart apps. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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