annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
half-annoyed
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a word derived from
annoy.
Example Sentences
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With this half-annoyed sally, she swung the bow of the boat and rowed away.
From My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia by Watson, Robert
He had applauded with an energy and perseverance worthy of a better cause, and turned round now, half-laughing, half-annoyed.
From Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes by Werner, E.
Then she came towards the house and Helen felt half-annoyed and half-amused.
From The Girl from Keller's by Bindloss, Harold
The citizens rose, and Ludwig shook hands with them most politely, putting on a look which was half-pleased, half-annoyed, when they expressed at parting their regret for his mishap.
From The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II by Hoffmann, Ernst Theordor Wilhelm
Kenneth lay back, looking sadly shamefaced; and his father half-pleased, half-annoyed, as he opened the door and dismissed the dogs, but not unkindly.
From Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai by Fenn, George Manville
