peeved

Example Sentences

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I loved the scene in which Arthur fires off a peeved response to a hater in his comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Recalls a peeved Mr. Blankfein: “It was like the undertaker calling at your sickbed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He pulls a “do you know who I am” whenever he gets peeved, which is a lot.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2024

Going to Brentford would be tough anyway, but I watched the Bees at Old Trafford last week and they must be pretty peeved to have lost after such a good first half.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

“He seemed sort of peeved when I told him she was gone.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright