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What is another word for Peevish? – 223 Peevish Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    irritable testy cranky cross grumpy grouchy petulant sulky sullen moody irascible cantankerous peevish fractious querulous discontented dissatisfied displeased annoyed vexed irritated exasperated inflamed ruffled prickly touchy sensitive snappish waspish acrimonious bitter choleric splenetic tetchy captious carping censorious critical faultfinding hypercritical pernickety querulous scathing severe strict stringent exacting demanding finicky fussy particular precise meticulous scrupulous fastidious.

    Meaning of Peevish

    The primary meaning of the word "Peevish" is being irritable or ill-tempered.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a bad temper, being irritable or ill-tempered
    • Giving a feeling of slight annoyance or discomfort
    • Having a quarrelsome or contentious nature

    Etymology of Peevish

    The word "Peevish" originated in the mid-15th century, derived from the Old English word "pēofan", which means to irritate or annoy, and the suffix "-ish", which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition.

    Example Uses

    • The peevish old man complained about the noise from the neighboring house.
    • She was feeling peevish after a long day at work and just wanted to go home.
    • The peevish child refused to eat his vegetables, throwing a tantrum instead.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cheerful happy joyful pleasant friendly affable genial cordial warm welcoming amiable agreeable complacent contented satisfied pleased delighted thrilled ecstatic euphoric elated buoyant lively vivacious enthusiastic excited animated spry perky sunny optimistic positive calm serene tranquil peaceful composed collected unruffled unflappable imperturbable.

    Related Nouns

    irritability temper mood disposition nature personality character trait attitude behavior demeanor manner tone humor petulance sullenness sulking pouting scowling frowning discontent dissatisfaction displeasure annoyance vexation irritation exasperation inflamation ruffle prickliness touchiness sensitivity snappishness waspishness acrimony bitterness cholericness splenetics tetchiness.

    Related Verbs

    irritate annoy vex displease offend inflame ruffle prick touch sensitive snap wasp carp censor criticize fault find hypercriticize pernit quarrel contend dispute argue bicker squabble pet sulk pout scowl frown discontent displease dissatisfy exasperate inflame irritate.

    Related Adjectives

    irritable testy cranky cross grumpy grouchy petulant sulky sullen moody irascible cantankerous fractious querulous discontented dissatisfied displeased annoyed vexed irritated exasperated inflamed ruffled prickly touchy sensitive snappish waspish acrimonious bitter choleric splenetic tetchy captious carping censorious critical faultfinding hypercritical pernickety severe strict stringent exacting demanding finicky fussy particular precise meticulous scrupulous fastidious.