nose out of joint
Miffed about something
To have one's nose out of joint is to be annoyed or offended, especially from feeling slighted or displaced: Her nose was out of joint when they promoted someone younger over her.
The phrase suggests wounded pride rather than serious grievance.
To put someone's nose out of joint is to cause this feeling: The new hire really put his nose out of joint.
- huffyEasily offended, sulky
- offendedFeeling hurt or disrespected
- affrontedInsulted or disrespected
- resentfulFeeling lingering ill will
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
ruffled feathers · hurt feelings · aggrieved · irritated · insulted · angry · put out · out of sorts · indignation · bruised ego · wounded pride · overshadowing · take umbrage · humiliation · favoritism · miffed · bitterness · peeved
nose out of jointpleased as punch
Idiom for extreme satisfaction
tickled pink · over the moon · on cloud nine · delighted · thrilled
nose out of jointgracious
Pleasantly kind and courteous
magnanimous · supportive · good sport · big-hearted · humble
nose out of jointthick-skinned
Resistant to criticism
unflappable · water off a duck's back · unfazed · unbothered · unruffled
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