as in irritated
subjected to and reacting with irritation
I was extremely annoyed when she changed her mind for the third time
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as in bothered
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn
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Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
Despite Gallagher’s annoyed post, Oasis announced on Saturday that select fans will have a second shot at scoring tickets thanks to a private ballot system.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
My friends were regularly annoyed about my bowing out of parties.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Unlike most of Rundell’s other books, this one is set in the present day, and Christopher is annoyed to be stranded somewhere with no cell service.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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Trump, while measured early on, grew more annoyed as the night went on.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
Despite Gallagher’s annoyed post, Oasis announced on Saturday that select fans will have a second shot at scoring tickets thanks to a private ballot system.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
My friends were regularly annoyed about my bowing out of parties.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Unlike most of Rundell’s other books, this one is set in the present day, and Christopher is annoyed to be stranded somewhere with no cell service.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many students were already irritated that a 2,400-bed high-rise dorm complex rising nearby risks overshadowing Geisel.Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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None of that bothered Zuccarini, who recognized Funke’s talent for putting innovative spins on old-world Italian dishes.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
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Here’s how to counter a less-than-ideal offer and negotiate for a higher wage: Watch your tone Negotiations are fraught with emotion; offering a curt response or exasperated sigh could kill the discussion, fast.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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On her face is something halfway between a grimace and an incredulous smile—a facial expression that many Harris supporters likely recognize as a universal, exasperated response to a Trump rant.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
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New York 17th District GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won his first term in 2022, marking an upset against then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the chair of House Democrats' campaign arm.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stevenson is clearly upset after the events that transpired leading to the Bears losing on a last-second Hail Mary pass.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Intimations of violence are regular features of Trump rhetoric, and many of his supporters may be angry enough to respond.Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The set includes eight emotions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, anxious, loved, and tired.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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In response, the former owner has been charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals.Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
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Carter was found guilty of aggravated assault against a 1-year-old child, according to the Portland Press Herald.Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Annoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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