peevish

Alito’s apparent obliviousness to conflicts of interest and his penchant for peevish shows of right-wing partisanship are second only to those of his Republican-appointed colleague Justice Clarence Thomas, spouse of “Stop the Steal” schemer Ginni Thomas.

“He looks startled,” Reed said of the president’s peevish performance.

Even when he was trying to sound upbeat, the river of resentment would burble up in his mannerisms and his peevish voice.

Like the peevish alien Roger from American Dad, Sam’s general attitude toward the human world in which he finds himself is equal parts incomprehension and condescension.

Placing his Howard in a pen with Short's jumpy, cheerfully peevish Oliver is perfect.