Annoyed
/əˈnɔɪd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Feeling slightly angry or irritated; bothered.
/əˈnɔɪd/
adjectivenegativeBeginner
General
Feeling slightly angry or irritated.
I was annoyed by the constant noise.
💡 Simply: A little angry or irritated.
More Examples
2
She felt annoyed at his rudeness.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"I'm annoyed that he's late again."
From Middle English *annoien, from Old French *anoier, from Vulgar Latin *in-nocēre, from Latin nocere "to harm".
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent over time, denoting a mild level of displeasure.
Memory tip
Think 'annoying' – if something is annoying, it makes you annoyed.
Practice
Base: annoy
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