slightly angry, especially because someone has damaged your feeling of being proud of yourself

The scientists were piqued because science and hard work made their colleague wealthy. 对于他们的同事靠着（他们的）科学发明和勤劳而致富了，这些科学家们有点不满。

She felt piqued at being excluded from the meeting. 她由于被排除在这次会议之外而感到不满。