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Indignant vs Piqued - What's the difference?

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Indignant is a related term of piqued.


As adjectives the difference between indignant and piqued

is that indignant is showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong while piqued is annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

As a verb piqued is

(pique).

indignant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

    • Synonyms

    * angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

    Related terms

    * indign * indignation

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    piqued

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (pique)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

    • Synonyms

    * (annoyed) irritated, nettled, vexed