peeved
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for peeved, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Mildly annoyed or irritated.
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 peeved
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bit peeved
peeved about something
Informal, conversational tone.
Frequently asked questions
What does “peeved” mean?
The word “peeved” means mildly annoyed or irritated. In plain terms, a bit annoyed — not furious, just irritated.
How do you pronounce “peeved”?
“Peeved” is pronounced peevd (/piːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “peeved” in a sentence?
Here is “peeved” used in a sentence: “He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice.”
What part of speech is “peeved”?
“Peeved” is an adjective.
