peeved

Example Sentences

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Apple’s AI missteps, including a botched rollout of a smarter version of the Siri voice assistant, peeved investors last year.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Recalls a peeved Mr. Blankfein: “It was like the undertaker calling at your sickbed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

None has peeved him more than a shareholder dispute over a highly generous executive pay package—a $50 billion bonus from Tesla to its CEO.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2025

Legitimately peeved about Barkley’s interruption, O’Neal refused to answer Johnson’s question about the playoff series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

I was peeved and about to chase him off when I noticed he was looking on with interest, like maybe he wanted to join in.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly