Peeved and Pleased

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Peeved adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.

Usage example: we were short a cook, and peeved diners were getting up and leaving before we could serve them

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Pleased is an antonym for peeved.

Nearby Words: peeve, peevish

Pleased adjective - Experiencing or manifesting pleasure.

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Peeved is an antonym for pleased.

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