Miffed
adjective
Slightly annoyed or offended.
He felt miffed after being overlooked for the promotion.
Usage tips
Informal
miffed expression,miffed look,miffed tone
adjective
Slightly annoyed or offended.
He felt miffed after being overlooked for the promotion.
Usage tips
Informal
miffed expression,miffed look,miffed tone
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Feeling slightly annoyed can be expressed non-verbally, like through body language or facial expressions.
His miffed expression showed he wasn't happy with the decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Annoyance
Use 'miffed' to describe minor grievances rather than serious issues.
She was miffed but didn't want to make a big deal about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Usage
Understand that 'miffed' implies a lower intensity compared to similar words like 'angry' or 'furious.'
He was not angry, just miffed at the misunderstanding.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Feeling slightly annoyed can be expressed non-verbally, like through body language or facial expressions.
His miffed expression showed he wasn't happy with the decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Annoyance
Use 'miffed' to describe minor grievances rather than serious issues.
She was miffed but didn't want to make a big deal about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Usage
Understand that 'miffed' implies a lower intensity compared to similar words like 'angry' or 'furious.'
He was not angry, just miffed at the misunderstanding.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Reaction
Feeling slightly annoyed can be expressed non-verbally, like through body language or facial expressions.
His miffed expression showed he wasn't happy with the decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Annoyance
Use 'miffed' to describe minor grievances rather than serious issues.
She was miffed but didn't want to make a big deal about it.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Usage
Understand that 'miffed' implies a lower intensity compared to similar words like 'angry' or 'furious.'
He was not angry, just miffed at the misunderstanding.
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