Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪd/

Definitions of annoyed

verb to cause someone to feel irritated or displeased

Example Sentences

A1 I am annoyed when my computer freezes.

A2 She gets annoyed easily when people talk loudly in the library.

B1 The constant noise from the construction site annoyed the residents of the neighborhood.

B2 I was annoyed by the lack of communication from my boss about the project deadline.

C1 The persistent ringing of the phone annoyed him to the point of turning it off.

C2 She was annoyed by the constant interruptions during the important business meeting.

adjective a feeling of irritation or displeasure

Example Sentences

A1 I am annoyed by the loud music playing next door.

A2 She was annoyed when her phone battery died in the middle of an important call.

B1 The constant noise from the construction site next to my house is starting to annoy me.

B2 I was annoyed by the lack of organization at the event.

C1 The repetitive questions from the audience began to annoy the speaker.

C2 He was annoyed by the constant interruptions during the meeting.

Examples of annoyed in a Sentence

formal She was visibly annoyed by the constant interruptions during the meeting.

informal I'm so annoyed that my favorite show got canceled.

slang I'm totally bugged by his attitude.

figurative The buzzing of the flies annoyed her like a persistent itch.

Grammatical Forms of annoyed

past tense

annoyed

plural

annoyed

comparative

more annoyed

superlative

most annoyed

present tense

annoys

future tense

will annoy

perfect tense

have annoyed

continuous tense

is annoying

singular

annoys

positive degree

annoyed

infinitive

to annoy

gerund

annoying

participle

annoying

Origin and Evolution of annoyed

First Known Use: 1275 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'annoyed' originated from the Old French word 'anuier' meaning 'to weary, vex, trouble'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'annoyed' has evolved to describe a feeling of irritation or displeasure caused by someone or something.