Miffed vs. Peeved — What's the Difference?

A petulant, bad-tempered mood; a huff.

To cause to be annoyed or resentful.

A petty quarrel or argument; a tiff.

A vexation; a grievance

To cause to become offended or annoyed.

A resentful mood

(informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed. In some regions of Britain it also means ‘confused’ or ‘not able to understand’.

Simple past tense and past participle of peeve

Simple past tense and past participle of miff

Aroused to impatience or anger;

Aroused to impatience or anger;