Annoyed

Feeling or showing slight anger; irritated or bothered, typically by something perceived as a minor inconvenience or repeated occurrence. It suggests a state of mental discomfort resulting from frustration, impatience, or displeasure. The feeling can range from mild irritation to a more pronounced sense of exasperation. This often involves a disruption of one's tranquility or a clash with one's expectations. Being Annoyed is a common human experience, usually triggered by external factors and can manifest in both verbal and non-verbal expressions, such as sighs, eye-rolls, or sharp responses.

Annoyed meaning with examples

• He was Annoyed by the constant buzzing of the mosquito that wouldn't leave him alone. The persistent noise disrupted his concentration and he swatted at the air, hoping to get some peace.
• She grew Annoyed with the slow internet connection and the constant buffering during her video call. She wanted to be able to work but that made it very hard and she sighed.
• The children were Annoyed when they were told they couldn't have ice cream for dessert, their faces fell at the announcement and their pouts showed their displeasure.
• I was Annoyed by the endless stream of spam emails filling up my inbox. I went through and deleted them all but it felt like a waste of time and I'm not very techy.
• They were Annoyed at having to wait in the long queue at the supermarket, particularly as they were in a rush to get home to cook dinner, making them very angry.