adj

miffed

mihft

Miffed (adj) means Mildly annoyed or offended. Example: “She was a bit miffed that nobody had told her about the change of plan.”

adj

Mildly annoyed or offended.

"She was a bit miffed that nobody had told her about the change of plan."

"He seemed miffed when his idea was rejected."

How to use miffed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA light, everyday word for "annoyed" or "put out" — nothing too serious.

When to use it

Informal and understated; softer than "furious" or "outraged".

Common pairings

a bit miffed slightly miffed miffed about

more miffed comparative, most miffed superlative

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She was a bit _____ that nobody had told her about the change of plan.

From "miff" (a fit of annoyance) + "-ed".

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.