adj
miffed
mihft
adj
1
Mildly annoyed or offended.
"She was a bit miffed that nobody had told her about the change of plan."
"He seemed miffed when his idea was rejected."
How to Use Miffed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light, everyday word for "annoyed" or "put out" — nothing too serious.
When to use it
Informal and understated; softer than "furious" or "outraged".
Common pairings
a bit miffed
slightly miffed
miffed about
Word Forms
more miffed comparative, most miffed superlative
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Etymology
From "miff" (a fit of annoyance) + "-ed".