adj
annoyed
uh-NOYD
adj
1
Feeling mild irritation or displeasure about something.
"She was annoyed that he showed up an hour late."
"He got annoyed when the internet kept cutting out."
How to Use Annoyed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMildly angry or bothered by something.
Common mistake
Annoyed is usually milder than angry — reserve "angry" for stronger reactions.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
annoyed with someone
annoyed at something
visibly annoyed
Word Forms
more annoyed comparative, most annoyed superlative
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She was _____ that he showed up an hour late.