miffed
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for miffed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Mildly annoyed or offended.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use miffed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bit miffed
slightly miffed
miffed about
Informal and understated; softer than "furious" or "outraged".
Etymology
From "miff" (a fit of annoyance) + "-ed".
Full origin of miffed →Frequently asked questions
What does “miffed” mean?
The word “miffed” means mildly annoyed or offended. In plain terms, a light, everyday word for "annoyed" or "put out" — nothing too serious.
How do you pronounce “miffed”?
“Miffed” is pronounced mihft (/mɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “miffed” in a sentence?
Here is “miffed” used in a sentence: “She was a bit miffed that nobody had told her about the change of plan.”
What part of speech is “miffed”?
“Miffed” is an adjective.
