annoyed
[əˈnɔɪd]
An annoyed person feels frustrated or irritated by someone or something.
When we say that someone's annoyed, it usually means they're feeling upset because of a situation or a person. For example, if your neighbor is playing their music too loudly and you ask them to turn it down, but they refuse, you might feel annoyed with them. Or maybe you've been waiting in line for a long time and the cashier makes a mistake with your order - that can be annoying too!
How common is "annoyed"?
Word annoyed is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
Example: Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off.
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adjective
Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.
Real examples of "annoyed" in context
