peevishness | ||
1. | [ noun ] an irritable petulant feeling | |
Synonyms: | irritability petulance fussiness fretfulness choler crossness | |
Related terms: | ill_humor pet testiness | |
2. | [ noun ] a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger | |
Synonyms: | temper pettishness irritability snappishness surliness biliousness | |
Examples: | "his temper was well known to all his employees" |
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Related terms: | ill_nature querulousness chasten | |