Answer: piqued

AnswerCrossword Clue
PIQUEDSparked, as curiosity
piquedto arouse resentment in
piquedPIQUE, to arouse anger or resentment
piquedirritated feeling
piquedto excite (interest, curiosity, etc.)
piquedexcite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff sly remarks to pique their curiosity
piquedto arouse anger or resentment in irritate what piques linguistic conservatives T. H. Middleton
piquedide he piques himself on his skill as a cook
PIQUEDExcited, as one's curiosity
PIQUEDIrritated
PIQUEDLike curiosity, at times
PIQUEDProvoked.
PIQUEDOffended.
PIQUEDMiffed.
PIQUEDAnnoyed
PIQUEDStimulated, as curiosity
PIQUEDIn a snit
PIQUEDAroused