adjective as in strong fondness

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miffed, irritated, rankled

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Example Sentences

Example:She was miffed by the casual way he addressed her.

Definition:Feeling a slight amount of anger or displeasure, often in response to a minor insult or slight.

From miffed

Example:He felt irritated by the endless chattering of their friends.

Definition:Feeling annoyed or exasperated by something, even if the cause is minor or trivial.

From irritated

Example:It rankled her to see him receive promotion ahead of her.

Definition:Feeling annoyed and hurt, especially because of a flaw or failing of another person.

From rankled