annoyed

Everyday

1. Annoyed means a bit angry or irritated about something («I was annoyed when my brother took my pens»). tree →
2. Annoyed (verb form) means made someone a bit angry («The noise annoyed the neighbours»). tree →

In the lessons

In PSHE pupils name feelings: annoyed is milder than angry or furious; they learn calm ways to deal with it (breathe, say how you feel, walk away). In stories it shows a character's mood. Phrases: «annoyed with someone», «annoyed about/at something», «get annoyed».

Examples

• I was annoyed when the bus was late. tree →
• Mum gets annoyed when we leave our shoes on the stairs. tree →
• She was annoyed with her friend for telling the secret. tree →
• The buzzing fly annoyed everyone in the classroom. tree →
• He looked annoyed but said nothing. tree →
• Don't get annoyed; just ask him to stop. tree →
• The teacher was annoyed about the noise. tree →
• I'm annoyed at myself for forgetting my lunch. tree →
• “Do not be annoyed, dear wife. tree →

Note

Trap: «annoyed» is how you feel; «annoying» is the thing that causes the feeling («The noise was annoying; I was annoyed»). Use «annoyed with» a person, «annoyed about/at» a thing. Double n in «annoy».