adj
piqued
peekt
adj
1
Mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride.
"She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion."
"He gave a piqued sigh and left the meeting early."
How to Use Piqued
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling a bit stung or irritated, usually over something touching your ego or pride.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "peaked" (reached a high point) or "peeked" (took a quick look) — all three sound alike but mean very different things.
Easily confused with
peaked →
peeked
Common pairings
piqued interest
feel piqued
a piqued reaction
Word Forms
more piqued comparative, most piqued superlative
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