annoyed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of annoyed
Explanation
Have you ever suddenly walked into a cloud of small bugs that buzz and poke at you? If so, you were probably annoyed. You might also know humans who make you feel this way. In the time of Middle English, if you were annoyed by something it was hateful to you. Today, annoyed usually describes a less intense feeling than that, but it's never pleasant. If someone has annoyed you, he or she is on your nerves. If I've annoyed you with this explanation, I apologize.
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Example Sentences
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Annoyed, Ortega eventually changed her number when instead of help, all she got was a picture of Piscatella wearing Sheriff’s Department clothes, according to text messages.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
Annoyed, I got into the van without my luggage but instead with this man who was not supposed to be there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2023
Annoyed, Ferry eventually got past her after the two drivers had tried to "get the better over the other", the judge said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022
Annoyed that he lost a potential home run because the left-field wall at Camden Yards was moved back 26 1/2 feet since last year, New York’s Aaron Judge called the new dimensions “a travesty.”
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022
Annoyed, I began to stride off into the forest.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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