as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
we were short a cook, and peeved diners were getting up and leaving before we could serve them
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as in bothered
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
she is constantly peeved by his habit of humming show tunes while she is trying to focus on her work
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Recent Examples of peeved
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Amidst the general on-sale Friday, peeved fans posted screenshots showing tickets already on resale, marked up by hundreds of dollars within hours of the on-sale.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
Broadly, the Blue Jackets were peeved that the 5-1 final score does not reflect the way the game was played.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The local Republicans are peeved.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
With his far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sitting in the front row, Netanyahu took the stage, looking a little peeved, and berated the event’s organizers for muddling his slide show.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time that Harry was allegedly peeved because of Meghan’s Netflix show.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … DEMANDING ANSWERS – Top Democrats peeved over $8B Paramount-Skydance merger, citing Trump influence.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Warren is particularly peeved with all that polite nibbling.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Amidst the general on-sale Friday, peeved fans posted screenshots showing tickets already on resale, marked up by hundreds of dollars within hours of the on-sale.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
Broadly, the Blue Jackets were peeved that the 5-1 final score does not reflect the way the game was played.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The local Republicans are peeved.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
With his far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sitting in the front row, Netanyahu took the stage, looking a little peeved, and berated the event’s organizers for muddling his slide show.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
This isn’t the first time that Harry was allegedly peeved because of Meghan’s Netflix show.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … DEMANDING ANSWERS – Top Democrats peeved over $8B Paramount-Skydance merger, citing Trump influence.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeved
Adjective
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Most other Democrats sat stone-faced but some appeared upset or annoyed.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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At first, Enzo is merely annoyed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tough, undemanding, and rarely bothered by pests, a cheery patch of daffodils can last for generations.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a young schoolboy, Davidson was often cruelly stigmatized because no one had bothered to diagnose his disorder.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a story Mann tweeted out this week, Noonan nearly blew his audition by getting irritated at having to wait around for an hour-and-a-half.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was irritated by recent implications that his team wouldn’t compete.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Underwood went on The Bachelor as a straight man, made a connection with Randolph, broke up with her, bugged her car, and then was hit with a restraining order.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Ladinig says Pierre Haobsh bugged Henry Han's computer with a spyware app called a keylogger.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Pirates, making their best effort at an upset, went up seven with less than eight minutes to play before UConn’s captain made a pair of 3-point shots to evaporate the deficit.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lots of people were upset that Fraschilla won’t be on the broadcast, but many KU supporters applauded the move.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Many theories have since been advanced to explain the explosion of violent crime, but at the time many of us felt exasperated.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers in the courtroom shook their heads and an exasperated chuckle was heard at his question.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fans have been angry that the production fired actor Melissa Barrera for speaking out in favor of Palestine.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Julia Ross, who loves Cunningham for her fourth grader, felt angry that Kennedy came to the school for what felt to her like a photo opportunity.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Peeved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeved. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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