SCUNNERED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

scunnered

adjective

chiefly Scottish

as in annoyed

subjected to and reacting with irritation my mates are fair scunnered with me

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Adjective

Kermode was curious, if not slightly annoyed about all this cryptic communication and the request for a secret rendezvous.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Yamamoto also seemed annoyed that his catcher could be letting his batting woes affect his work behind the plate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoyed

Adjective

Pause potent actives like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs and vitamin C when skin is irritated.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
The deodorant also gives dry, irritated pits some extra love, with barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil that helps soften and moisturize skin.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritated

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Trip isn’t the standout role, but Keery handles the character’s exasperated monologues with panache, turning self-defense and infuriated straight-talk into acts of exhilarating sanity.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Digger, joined by his earnest and exasperated head of environmental safety and security, Nirav Ganesh (Riz Ahmed), heads to Europe to try to avert an unprecedented environmental disaster.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of exasperated

Adjective

Legend has it that sad fates befell those who made her angry and happy ones those who were kind to her.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, angry residents continue to flood once-sleepy municipal board meetings, pressuring officials to reject data center proposals.

— Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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