be peeved
Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words
Indicates the state of being annoyed.
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- He was peeved at her failure to contact him.
- Ed was rather peeved about how Martin had handled the situation.
- I am a bit peeved that you didn't tell me sooner.
- They were clearly peeved by the constant interruptions.
- She is peeved about the sudden change in plans.
- Don't be peeved with me; I'm just trying to help.
- The customers were peeved when they heard the flight was delayed.
- He has been peeved ever since the meeting started this morning.
- You shouldn't be peeved by such small and insignificant things.
- We were quite peeved to find the restaurant closed for the holidays.