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Piqued vs Annoyed - What's the difference?

piqued | annoyed |

As verbs the difference between piqued and annoyed

is that piqued is (pique) while annoyed is (annoy).

As adjectives the difference between piqued and annoyed

is that piqued is annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor while annoyed is troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed.

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

    annoyed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (annoy)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed.

    • Anagrams

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