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peevishness

NOUN
uncontrolled anger
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
affableness


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The good news is that the peevishness seems to be backfiring, at least in some cases.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

The mood of the nation has been filled with such peevishness and heartache and anger over the last three years that Twitter naturally has been affected by it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2020

That mix of peevishness and arrogance, unsurprisingly, did not win Green many friends online.

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2019

I’m glad that Cersei dealt with some dust, grime, blood, and emotions beyond peevishness.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2019

She’s never had much patience with my peevishness.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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