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miffed Synonyms
Another word for miffed
Choosing another word for miffed depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Somewhat annoyed, offended, or peeved, typically over a minor matter (informal).
Usage Example
"She was slightly peeved that her colleagues had gone to lunch without inviting her."
Strongest
peeved
annoyed
irritated
irked
put out
Strong
vexed
offended
displeased
nettled
piqued
• verb (Context 2)
To offend or annoy slightly (past tense and past participle of miff).
Usage Example
"His blunt remarks peeve several members of the committee during the meeting."
Strongest
peeve
annoy
irk
Strong
irritate
offend
vex
nettle
Opposites of miffed
The opposite of miffed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
pleased
please
appease
content
placate
delighted
gratified
satisfied
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Miffed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/miffed