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

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
But instead of reciprocating, Ebersol looked suddenly annoyed.

— Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoyed

Adjective

In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)'s website suggests that sunscreens containing silicones might be a good alternative for people with rosacea who tend to get irritated skin after application.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, among the dangers of vaping are addiction to nicotine, asthma, cancer, lung scarring, coughing, shortness of breath and a dry/irritated mouth and throat.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritated

Adjective

To say social media got hot and bothered would be the understatement of the year.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Admittedly, viewers on the festival circuit, like those in Locarno where this debuted, and folks who might catch it on streamers or in niche distribution are unlikely to be very bothered about the film’s lack of impartiality.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of bothered

Adjective

Ultron’s philosophical snarkiness and jaded, exasperated air from Age of Ultron carry over here.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The photos went viral and inspired memes, with social media users joking that Affleck's exasperated expression summed up the frustrations of 2020.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exasperated

Adjective

Protests by high school students angry about dilapidated, understaffed schools have roiled France since mid-September.

— JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Keeping The Faith So all’s well that ends well, and frantic, for Halfway 2 Jesus, Rock’s 13th album and the follow-up to 2022’s angry, politically charged Bad Reputation.

— Gary Graff, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of angry

Adjective

The dispute could present a problem for Raman, who rode DSA support to an upset City Council victory in 2020 but has since frustrated some DSA members with her positions on policing, housing development, and Israel.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
With the upset win over the Ravens, Cleveland moves to 4-2 and into a tie with Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of upset

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