piqued
/piːkt/
verb
- 1
To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
- 2
To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
- 3
To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.
“I believe this will pique your interest.”
verb
- 1
To score a pique against.
adjective
- 1
Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.
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