testiness

Example Sentences

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Banville used to have a reputation for occasional testiness and arrogance.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2020

He'll contend for a rare sliver of golf history barring something wacko, but he also could have crowded company to elbow aside if the Pacific keeps refraining from testiness.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2020

As talented as Thompson is, she doesn’t generate any real comic friction, beyond some mild testiness with Hemsworth.

From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2019

They have talked about it and moved on, but it highlighted the testiness of their relationship.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2016

“I’m sorry for that, and ought to thank him for not shaking me, I suppose. What the dickens does the fellow expect?” and the old gentleman looked a trifle ashamed of his own testiness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott