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annoyed

/əˈnɔɪd/

[/əˈnɔɪd/]

slightly angry

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Feeling slightly angry or impatient about something.

Example

I was annoyed that the bus was late.

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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