pique
/PEEK/nouna feeling of irritation from wounded pride; to stimulate interest
“She resigned in a fit of pique over the seating chart.”
- Synonyms
- irritation, resentment, umbrage
- Antonyms
- contentment
- Memory hook
- pique: pride pricked.
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