Foundation level · Year 4 · free
annoyed
adjective · Say it: uh-NOYD
What it means
Foundationa bit angry or cross about something
Dad was annoyed when the dog chewed his new slippers.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- bothered
- cross
- irritated
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- calm
- content
- pleased
More examples
- Amelia felt annoyed because her brother kept humming during her reading.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'anoier', meaning to trouble or bother.
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