as in irritated
subjected to and reacting with irritation
I was extremely annoyed when she changed her mind for the third time
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as in bothered
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn
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Recent Examples of annoyed
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The secretary did not obtain permission from the White House to attend a political event and made an aggressive push for the president to endorse his son-in-law, reportedly causing senior White House staff to become annoyed with him.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 May 2026
As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
One of Kate’s regular design clients, Molly is quick to judge and has little patience or filter when annoyed.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The secretary did not obtain permission from the White House to attend a political event and made an aggressive push for the president to endorse his son-in-law, reportedly causing senior White House staff to become annoyed with him.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those who aren’t getting minutes will almost always be annoyed and, while the dressing room is much improved on two years ago, there are still a couple of complex characters in there with big egos who need to be managed well.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 May 2026
As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyed
Adjective
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The other models looked bored and even mildly irritated, as if their time were being wasted.—
Adam Turner,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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Trump takes aspirin to maintain his cardiovascular health, causing his skin to be easily irritated.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Even as Dylan maneuvers weightier situations like romantic rejection, or the uncertainty of a new leadership position, or feeling bothered that a promising student decides to turn her back on poetry, the actress brings a sense of humanity while embracing her character’s flaws.—
Candice Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander, smothered and bothered, was a minus-13 in the period.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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An exasperated Tomás enters the thicket himself to retrieve, among other items, Liam’s boot, and doesn’t emerge until the next day—not screaming, but fundamentally changed.—
Nora Biette-Timmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Republican voters, the bulwark of the president’s political power, appear similarly exasperated.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Upon arriving at big-league camp this spring, Rojas said the different grip initially bugged him.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brueggmann was more than good Friday, lifting the Warriors to a 2-1 upset victory over Marist in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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According to the standings, this wasn’t much of an upset.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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During and shortly after the Spanish Civil War, Franco’s regime, too, persecuted Esperantists for the language’s association with anti–nationalism and anarchism.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Blanche, who defended the fund at a congressional hearing this week, has said anyone who believes they’ve been persecuted can apply for compensation regardless of political affiliation.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Linda Hyde, a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member since 2014, boarded her Southwest flight on May 21 at Miami International Airport humiliated and angry.—
Ella Moore
Updated May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Elder’s sculpture was sitting outside of Bee Hive KC over Memorial Day Weekend when a man who was visibly angry allegedly began vandalizing the honeybee, according to Elder.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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She was ultimately convicted on all 12 counts stemming from their deaths, including murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, and drug possession.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Rafaela aggravated his back on a diving catch during the homestand last week and Contreras hyperextended his elbow on a swing over the weekend.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Annoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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