How do you use "Miffed" in a sentence?

She was a bit miffed that nobody asked her opinion. I was miffed about being left off the invite list. He seemed miffed when we chose someone else's suggestion. Don't be miffed—I didn't mean anything by it.

Miffed

Q: What does "Miffed" mean?

Slightly annoyed or offended Miffed is a wonderfully mild British word for being annoyed—you're not furious, just a bit put out. It suggests dignified displeasure rather than rage. Perfect for when you're irritated but want to maintain composure.

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Meaning: Slightly annoyed or offended

有点恼火或被冒犯

Ligeramente molesto u ofendido

少しイラッとしている、気分を害している

약간 짜증난, 기분이 상한

Miffed is a wonderfully mild British word for being annoyed—you're not furious, just a bit put out. It suggests dignified displeasure rather than rage. Perfect for when you're irritated but want to maintain composure.

Miffed是一个非常温和的英式词，表示恼火——你不是愤怒，只是有点不快。它暗示的是端庄的不悦而非狂怒。当你被激怒但想保持镇定时非常适用。

'Miffed' es una palabra británica maravillosamente suave para estar molesto—no estás furioso, solo un poco contrariado. Sugiere desagrado digno en lugar de rabia. Perfecto para cuando estás irritado pero quieres mantener la compostura.

「Miffed」は素晴らしく穏やかなイギリスの言葉で、イライラを表します——激怒しているわけではなく、ちょっと不機嫌なだけ。怒りというより品のある不快感を示唆します。イライラしているけど冷静さを保ちたい時にぴったりです。

miffed는 짜증이 나는 상태를 표현하는 아주 온화한 영국식 단어이다—분노까지는 아니고 그저 약간 기분이 상한 정도이다. 격노보다는 품위 있는 불쾌감을 나타낸다. 짜증은 나지만 침착함을 유지하고 싶을 때 딱 맞는 표현이다.

Examples

She was a bit miffed that nobody asked her opinion.
没人问她的意见，她有点不高兴。
Estaba un poco molesta porque nadie le pidió su opinión.
誰も意見を聞いてくれなくて、ちょっと気分悪そうだった。
아무도 의견을 묻지 않아서 그녀는 좀 기분이 상했어.
I was miffed about being left off the invite list.
我没被列入邀请名单，有点恼火。
Estaba ofendido por no estar en la lista de invitados.
招待リストから外されてちょっとムッとした。
초대 명단에서 빠져서 좀 기분이 안 좋았어.
He seemed miffed when we chose someone else's suggestion.
我们选了别人的建议，他似乎有点不满。
Parecía molesto cuando elegimos la sugerencia de otro.
他の人の提案を選んだら、彼は少しムッとしてた。
다른 사람의 제안을 선택하자 그는 좀 기분 나빠 보였어.
Don't be miffed—I didn't mean anything by it.
别生气——我没别的意思。
No te ofendas—no quise decir nada malo.
怒らないで——悪気はなかったんだ。
기분 나빠하지 마—그런 뜻이 아니었어.

Pronunciation

/mɪft/

Usage Guide

Context: friends, family, polite company

Tone: understated, mildly annoyed

✓ Do Say

I'm a bit miffed.
我有点不高兴。
Estoy un poco molesto.
ちょっとムッとしてる。
좀 기분이 상했어.
She seemed miffed.
她似乎有点恼火。
Parecía ofendida.
彼女はムッとしてたみたい。
그녀가 기분 상한 것 같았어.
Don't be miffed.
别生气。
No te ofendas.
気にしないで。
기분 나빠하지 마.

✗ Don't Say

May sound too mild for serious complaints
对于严重的抱怨可能听起来太温和
Puede sonar demasiado suave para quejas serias
深刻な苦情には軽すぎるかも
심각한 불만을 표현하기에는 너무 가벼울 수 있음
Has a slightly quaint, old-fashioned feel
有点古雅、老式的感觉
Tiene un aire ligeramente anticuado
少し古風な感じがする
약간 고풍스럽고 구식인 느낌이 있음

Common Mistakes

It's mild—don't use for serious anger
Very British—Americans rarely use it

Origin & History

This word emerged in British English in the early 19th century, possibly as an alteration of German 'muffen' (to sulk). Its gentle, almost quaint sound matches its meaning—dignified, understated annoyance.

Etymology: Possibly from German 'muffen' (to sulk) or imitative origin

First recorded: British usage from the early 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: Early 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages, slightly dated feel

Social background: Middle to upper class connotations

Pop culture: Common in British comedies for understated annoyance; Used in period dramas

Regional notes: Very British. Americans understand it but rarely use it.

Variations

A bit miffedQuite miffedMiffed about