adj

piqued

peekt

Piqued (adj) means Mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride. Example: “She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion.”

adj

Mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride.

"She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion."

"He gave a piqued sigh and left the meeting early."

How to use piqued

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling a bit stung or irritated, usually over something touching your ego or pride.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "peaked" (reached a high point) or "peeked" (took a quick look) — all three sound alike but mean very different things.

Easily confused with

peaked → peeked

Common pairings

piqued interest feel piqued a piqued reaction

Word forms

more piqued comparative, most piqued superlative

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Rhymes for piqued

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Frequently asked questions

What does “piqued” mean?

The word “piqued” means mildly annoyed or offended, especially because of a perceived slight to one's pride. In plain terms, feeling a bit stung or irritated, usually over something touching your ego or pride.

How do you pronounce “piqued”?

“Piqued” is pronounced peekt (/piːkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “piqued” in a sentence?

Here is “piqued” used in a sentence: “She felt piqued when her idea was dismissed without discussion.”

What part of speech is “piqued”?

“Piqued” is an adjective.