scunnered

chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scunnered
Adjective
  • Who gets annoyed when one of them comes to visit us?
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
  • The match Sunday between Britain’s Cameron Norrie and Nicolás Jarry turned into a deliciously passive-aggressive battle, as the Chilean grew increasingly annoyed with how long his opponent was bouncing the ball for between serves.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Within minutes, even irritated scalps feel noticeably healthier.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Foods and drinks like chicken soup, tea, and popsicles can soothe an irritated throat.
    Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • When taking a deeper look at what causes Americans to feel bothered about protesters waving Mexican flags, some clear patterns emerge.
    Loren Collingwood, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
  • While Molloy got over the fear and terror that Colin caused, the dog didn't seem too bothered.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Reprising his role as the exasperated accountant, Oscar (played by actor Oscar Nunez) wants no part in the crew’s latest project.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Jess Walter’s sublime ‘So Far Gone’ finds redemption in exasperated Pacific Northwest exile.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Freed of her caring duties, angry and uncertain about her future Karl gets on a Greyhound bus and heads to Las Vegas where Jean is working as a waitress at the El Cortez.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Umpires must already see pitches accurately, move well and handle upset managers and players.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
  • All three have gone after one another while 71-year-old conservative activist and talk show host Curtis Sliwa aims for a major upset for Republicans.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Scunnered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scunnered. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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