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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

To some, those episodes were an unflattering window into Britain’s new king, suggesting peevishness and a sense of entitlement.

From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2022

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

This peevishness would crop up again here and there over the years.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 1, 2018

She’s never had much patience with my peevishness.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black


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