Annoyedly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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annoyedly

[əˈnɔɪdɪdli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe someone doing something in an irritated or bothersome manner

In an annoyed or irritated manner; with displeasure or impatience.

Synonyms

displeased, exasperated, impatiently, irritably.

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Word Description / Examples
annoyedly

Use this word when someone is expressing mild irritation, usually due to a minor inconvenience.

  • She replied annoyedly when asked the same question for the third time
irritably

Use this word when someone is showing annoyance or nervousness, often over small or repeated issues.

  • He answered irritably after being interrupted several times during his work
impatiently

This word fits when someone is showing a lack of patience, often because they are eager or in a hurry.

  • She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the meeting to start
displeased

This word is suitable when someone is showing a more formal or controlled sense of dissatisfaction or disapproval.

  • The manager was displeased with the team's performance in the project
exasperated

Use this word when someone is extremely irritated or frustrated, usually after repeated annoyances.

  • After explaining the process multiple times, he felt exasperated with his colleague's lack of understanding

Examples of usage

  • She sighed annoyedly as she waited in line.
  • He glanced annoyedly at his watch, eager to leave.
  • The customer tapped annoyedly on the counter, waiting for assistance.

Translations

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Origin of 'annoyedly'

The adverb 'annoyedly' is formed from the adjective 'annoyed' with the addition of the suffix '-ly', which turns it into an adverb. The adjective 'annoyed' comes from the past participle of the verb 'annoy', which has roots in Old French and Latin. The word 'annoy' originally meant 'to molest, harm, or injure' in the 13th century, eventually evolving to its current meaning of 'to disturb or irritate'.


See also: annoy, annoyance, annoyed, annoyer, annoying, annoyingly.