humphed
Made dismissive sound
Humphed is the past tense of humph, expressing skepticism, disapproval, or grudging acknowledgment through a short, guttural sound.
The spelling captures the closed-mouth grunt people make when unimpressed or reluctant to engage: She humphed and turned away.
He humphed at the suggestion but didn't argue.
Intense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- irritatedSlightly angered or bothered
- peevedSlightly irritated
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
pique · displeasure · impatience · disgruntlement · miffed · irked · aggravated · perturbed
Disapproving exclamation
- tskClicking rebuke sound
- sighAudible emotional breath
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
glare · grimace · reproachful · disdainful · judgmental · displeased · snub · eye-roll
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- irritatedSlightly angered or bothered
- peevedSlightly irritated
vexation · pique · displeasure · impatience · disgruntlement · miffed · irked · aggravated · perturbed · grouchy
tut
Disapproving exclamation
scowl · glare · grimace · reproachful · disdainful · judgmental · displeased · snub · eye-roll · clucked
grunt
Low guttural sound
sigh · groan · moan · grouse · exhale · puff · wheeze · growl · rumble
snort
Noisy nasal exhale
mutter · deride · contempt · disdain · brush-off · rebuff · spurn · slight · disregard · belittle