annoyed vs irritated

Both 'annoyed' and 'irritated' are correct and commonly used to express feelings of displeasure or frustration. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'annoyed' is often associated with a milder form of displeasure, while 'irritated' can convey a stronger sense of annoyance.

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annoyed

The word 'annoyed' is correct and commonly used to express feelings of displeasure or irritation.

It is used to describe a feeling of slight anger or irritation caused by something that is bothersome or frustrating.

Examples:

She was annoyed by the constant noise outside her window.
I'm really annoyed that the meeting was rescheduled again.

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Spyware remained a growing problem which routinely annoyed computer users.
That is the real reason you are annoyed.
You seem more annoyed than usual.
OK, now I'm really annoyed with you, princess.
I'm annoyed because everyone keeps forgetting that this is my apartment.
And the license inspectors are apparently very annoyed.
One more of you with that annoyed face.
Galled, vexed, annoyed... safer still - Displeased.
I'm sorry you were being annoyed.
I'm annoyed because we haven't found anything.
That's a pretty reasonable thing to be annoyed about.
I'm very annoyed with you.
I'm annoyed, but I could eat.
Yes, and your wife saw her, you were both annoyed.
She's very annoyed at me.
I'm so annoyed... for you.
You should be annoyed, Hank.
I was just so annoyed about the money.
He too was annoyed, at first.

Alternatives:

bothered
irritated
frustrated
vexed
aggravated

irritated

The word 'irritated' is correct and commonly used to express feelings of annoyance or displeasure.

It is used to describe a feeling of annoyance or anger caused by something that is bothersome or frustrating.

Examples:

His constant tapping on the desk irritated me.
She was visibly irritated by his comments.

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Miss Xiaowei said... Master's irritated so we must hurry to give out the dishes.
That's why I am always irritated like a single woman.
Calendula oil soothes irritated and slightly inflamed skin.
And I guess I'm 10% less irritated that you lied.
I think maybe she's a little irritated about that.
I think maybe she's a little irritated about that.
You seem more than usually irritated with Branch.
K. was distracted and irritated by this conversation.
As you know, aloe is naturally soothing to the irritated skin and sunburn.
Although I understand Jane may have irritated you somewhat with his antics.
He could be easily irritated by someone who refused to acknowledge it.
Northumberland seems to have irritated King Henry VII just before the latter's death.
Aboard his flagship HMS Somerset, Admiral Samuel Graves awoke, irritated by the gunfire that he had not ordered.
Serum for the already reddened and irritated skin. Schisandra has a soothing and invigorating effect.
But the second in command was Kevin Hannon who lacked people-skills and generally just irritated people.
An irritated esophagus, That definitely explains the raspy voice.
I can't face being irrationally irritated for three days.
Sorry if this confusing circumlocution has irritated you.
Naturally, at this point air begins to feels frustrated and irritated.

Alternatives:

annoyed
bothered
frustrated
vexed
aggravated

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