annoyed — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

annoyed (/əˈnɔɪd/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /əˈnɔɪd/

Meaning

Meaning: slightly angry

Feeling slightly angry or impatient about something.

Examples

🗣 I was annoyed that the bus was late.

Etymology

From Old French ‘anoier’ (to weary, vex), from Latin ‘in odio’.

How & Where It’s Used

Milder than angry; very common in everyday speech.

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