Meaning & use

miffed

adjective·Everyday

Slightly annoyed or offended by something, in a relatively mild and informal way.

See it in a sentence

She was a bit miffed that no one had told her about the schedule change.

He seemed miffed when his suggestion was rejected without any real discussion.

A note on using this word

Miffed describes mild annoyance, much lighter than furious or outraged, and is common in casual conversation.

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Words with an opposite meaning

pleaseddelighted

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