peeved
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- peevedly adverb
- peevedness noun
Etymology
Origin of peeved
Example Sentences
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“It sounds like a competitor’s just peeved that they’re losing market share,” Kershner said, “and maybe they’re grasping at straws.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
None has peeved him more than a shareholder dispute over a highly generous executive pay package—a $50 billion bonus from Tesla to its CEO.
From Slate • Feb. 5, 2025
When Stracke was late for a recent lunch date, a peeved Beauvais stormed off upon her arrival.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024
Going to Brentford would be tough anyway, but I watched the Bees at Old Trafford last week and they must be pretty peeved to have lost after such a good first half.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
It was a strange demand, but nothing peeved Clare more than when he was trying to usher a wandering soul and they bucked against his every little request.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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