adjective

annoyed

annoyed, irritated, bothered

I was annoyed with him for being late.

I was annoyed with him for being late.

She had an annoyed expression on her face.

She had an annoyed expression on her face.

((with sb.)) feeling slightly angry with someone I was annoyed with him.

((about/at sth.)) feeling slightly angry about something I was annoyed about the delay.

Synonyms: irritated, bothered, vexed; Antonyms: pleased, happy

From Old French 'anoier' (to weary, vex), related to Latin 'inodiare' (to make hateful). The '-ed' suffix indicates a past participle used as an adjective.

Think of a buzzing noise that won't stop – that's how you feel when you're 'annoyed'.

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