peeved by

Frequency: 6.212.1 per million words

Used to introduce the agent or event causing annoyance.

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Examples (10)

  • Maisie seemed peeved by this question.
  • He was clearly peeved by the constant interruptions.
  • I felt slightly peeved by her dismissive attitude.
  • She looked peeved by the lack of progress on the project.
  • The customers were peeved by the slow service at the restaurant.
  • He sounded peeved by the suggestion that he was wrong.
  • They were obviously peeved by the sudden change in plans.
  • The neighbors were peeved by the loud music late at night.
  • She was peeved by his failure to acknowledge her hard work.
  • I am extremely peeved by the way this situation was handled.