piqued

Pique \Pique\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Piqued}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Piquing}.] [F. piquer. See {Pike}.]
   1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate;
      to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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            Pique her, and soothe in turn.        --Byron.
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   2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to
      stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.
      --Prior.
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   3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
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            Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.
                                                  --Locke.
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   Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle;
        sting; goad; stimulate.
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40 Moby Thesaurus words for "piqued":
      aggravated, angry, annoyed, attracted, bothered, browned-off,
      bugged, burnt-up, cathectic, chafed, concerned, curious, disturbed,
      enthusiastic, exasperated, excited, fascinated, galled, griped,
      huffy, interested, irked, irritated, keen on, miffed, nettled,
      passionate, peeved, provoked, put-out, resentful, riled, roiled,
      ruffled, tantalized, tickled, titillated, troubled, turned-on,
      vexed