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nettled

adjective as in miffed

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Example Sentences

It nettled him; it broke down his habitual composure, and it was a relief to him when the conference came to a close.

Lady Hartledon understood the implication; she felt nettled, and a flush rose to her face.

His indifference nettled her, and she picked up her work, resolved not to offer him the least assistance.

I thought he would never have ended; and I felt nettled that my remark should have given rise to such immoderate mirth.

I was nettled now at all these things which were coming to puzzle and perturb an honest fellow out for a morning ride.

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On this page you'll find 124 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to nettled, such as: annoyed, bitter, enraged, exasperated, furious, and heated.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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