be in a huff

VERB

resent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dislike

STRONG

begrudge grudge

WEAK

be insulted be offended by be put off by be rubbed wrong way be vexed bear a grudge feel bitter feel sore frown at get nose out of joint harbor a grudge have hard feelings object to take amiss take as an insult take exception take offense take umbrage

Antonyms

WEAK

be happy like love

VERB

sulk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brood mope

STRONG

frown gloom glower gripe grouse grump lower moon scowl

WEAK

be down in the mouth be morose be out of sorts be silent look sullen take on

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment grin praise smile

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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Of course, any party's backbenches are almost constitutionally set up to be in a huff.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023

How could I get out of the room without appearing to be in a huff or bored?

From People of the Whirlpool by Wright, Mabel Osgood