Meaning & use

annoyed

adjective·Everyday

Slightly angry or irritated by something bothersome or repeated.

See it in a sentence

She grew annoyed when the dog kept barking during her phone call.

He was annoyed to find the printer out of paper again.

A note on using this word

Annoyed is milder than angry or furious, so it suits everyday frustrations rather than serious offenses.

Words with a similar meaning

irritatedexasperated

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Words with an opposite meaning

pleasedcontent

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