Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Miffed (Adjective)

Quick summary: An informal word meaning slightly annoyed, irritated, or offended.

What does it mean?

If you are miffed, you are annoyed, irritated, or slightly offended, usually because of something someone said or did that felt unfair.

Is it positive or negative?

It is negative.

When do you use it?

Use it in everyday conversation when the situation matches the meaning.

Examples

Example 1: I was a bit miffed that they did not invite me to the meeting.

Question for you

Have you heard or used 'miffed' in real conversation?

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