B1adjectiveemotions
US/əˈnɔɪd/
UK/əˈnɔɪd/
slightly angry because something or someone is bothering you
In context
I was annoyed because the delivery driver came two hours late.
My sister gets annoyed when I use her phone without asking.
He sounded annoyed with the noise from the karaoke next door.
Words that go with annoyed
adjective + preposition
- annoyed withShe was annoyed with herself for forgetting the password again.
- annoyed aboutResidents are annoyed about the new parking fees.
verb + adjective
- get annoyedTry not to get annoyed when the traffic is bad.
adverb + adjective
- really annoyedI was really annoyed when the bus didn't stop for me.
- slightly annoyedThe waiter looked slightly annoyed when we changed our order again.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very annoying because of the noise.Correct: I am very annoyed because of the noise.