miffed

American  

[mift] / mɪft /

adjective

1. put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident.

   I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.

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Etymology

Origin of miffed

First recorded in 1815–25; miff + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"We started making shots," said Durant, a two-time NBA champion who launched his career with the Thunder franchise and heard boos from fans still miffed by his departure more than nine years ago.

From Barron's

Almost 60 years ago a miffed French politician dubbed the dollar system an “exorbitant privilege.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A Gallup poll last year revealed that satisfaction with public education had reached a 24-year low, and people have good reason to be miffed.

From The Wall Street Journal

It led to a career resurgence for Carr, which he was both delighted and miffed about.

From BBC

The same people showering Triple H with unprintable language were likely a little bit miffed to see Cena win his inevitable third, eighth or fifteenth championship.

From Salon

Related Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• offended
• pained
• resentful