pique
Resentment from slights
Pique is a feeling of wounded pride or resentment, usually from a perceived slight: She left in a fit of pique.
To pique someone is to irritate or offend them this way.
But pique also means to stimulate or arouse: The headline piqued my curiosity.
The two senses connect through the idea of pricking—one wounds, the other awakens.
Offense taken at insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- dudgeonDeep sullen resentment
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
wounded pride · hurt feelings · bruised ego · slight · snub · affront · huff · sulk
To stimulate or excite
- stimulateProvoke into activity
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- awakenRouse from slumber
- exciteStimulate strong emotion
provoke · stir · kindle · whet · intrigue · tantalize · fascinate · engage
Plant fiber for textiles
- waffle weaveTextile with recessed squares
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- ribbedWith raised parallel lines
polo shirt · collar · birdseye · diamond pattern · athletic wear · golf shirt
umbrage
Offense taken at insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- dudgeonDeep sullen resentment
resentment · wounded pride · hurt feelings · bruised ego · slight · snub · affront · huff · sulk · grudge
arouse
To stimulate or excite
excite · provoke · stir · kindle · whet · intrigue · tantalize · fascinate · engage · captivate
irritate
Cause mild anger
nettle · rankle · rile · gall · chafe · miff · peeve · displease · aggravate · exasperate
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
- waffle weaveTextile with recessed squares
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
ribbed · polo shirt · collar · birdseye · diamond pattern · athletic wear · golf shirt
arabesque
Flowing ornamental design
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Old San Juan, Arecibo
- displeasuredispleasure, dissatisfaction, discontent, annoyance, irritation
- Hot Sauceshot sauce, Tabasco, Sriracha, Cholula, Valentina
- petty behaviorsspite, malice, meanness, nastiness, bitterness
- resentmentresentful, grudge, bitterness, rancor, spite
piquecontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
delight · pleasure · satisfaction · gratification · happiness