Miffed

usgb/mɪft/
adjective

Slightly annoyed or offended.

He felt miffed after being overlooked for the promotion.
Visual representation of "miffed" - Slightly annoyed or offended.

Usage tips

Informal

miffed expression,miffed look,miffed tone

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Visual representation of "miffed"
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Emotional Reaction

Feeling slightly annoyed can be expressed non-verbally, like through body language or facial expressions.

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His miffed expression showed he wasn't happy with the decision.
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Mild Annoyance

Use 'miffed' to describe minor grievances rather than serious issues.

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She was miffed but didn't want to make a big deal about it.
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Nuanced Usage

Understand that 'miffed' implies a lower intensity compared to similar words like 'angry' or 'furious.'

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He was not angry, just miffed at the misunderstanding.
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