annoyed

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adjective

an·​noyed ə-ˈnȯid How to pronounce annoyed (audio)
Synonyms of annoyed
: feeling or showing angry irritation
was clearly annoyed by their repeated questions
were very annoyed to be kept waiting
an annoyed expression
annoyedly
ə-ˈnȯi-əd-lē How to pronounce annoyed (audio)
adverb
Billy shook his head annoyedly. —Irwin Shaw

annoyed

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past tense and past participle of annoy

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Adjective I was extremely annoyed when she changed her mind for the third time
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Yamamoto also seemed annoyed that his catcher could be letting his batting woes affect his work behind the plate. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 But instead of reciprocating, Ebersol looked suddenly annoyed. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 None of this means the machine is annoyed, jealous or anxious to please. — Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Lizzie’s newfound happiness is shattered at the end of the second episode, however, when Abby enters her stepdaughter’s dovecote and beheads every bird inside after growing increasingly annoyed with their cooing during mating season. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for annoyed

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 Oct. 2026.

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