Past Participle Adjective (add ‘ed’ to verb)

When we add ‘ed’ to certain verbs, it can be used as an adjective.

It is an emotion or a feeling that the subject is experiencing.

In other words, it is how the subject feels:

  • annoy + ‘ed’ = annoyed
    My mother is annoyed.
  • amaze + ‘ed = amazed
    My teacher was amazed.
  • frustrate + ‘ed’ = frustrated
    She felt frustrated.
  • worry + ‘ed’ = worried
    My dad seems worried.
  • excite + ‘ed’ = excited
    That dog looks excited.
  • confuse + ‘ed’ = confused
    The cat’s face has a confused look.
  • surprise = ‘ed’ = surprised
    My friend was surprised.