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verb

Annoy v. t. (past & past part. annoyed; pres. part. annoying)

To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as, I was annoyed by his remarks. "Say, what can more our tortured souls annoy Than to behold, admire, and lose our joy?"

To molest, incommode, or harm; as, to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade.

Synonyms: To molest; vex; trouble; pester; embarrass; perplex; tease.

adjective

annoyed adj.

Aroused to impatience or anger; as, feeling annoyed by the constant teasing.

Synonyms: irritated, nettled, peeved, pissed, stung.

Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances.

Synonyms: harassed, harried, pestered

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Etymology of 'Annoyed'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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