peevishness
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːvɪʃnəs/
Definition
The quality of being easily annoyed by unimportant things; a state of being irritable and bad-tempered, often due to discomfort or dissatisfaction.
Examples
His peevishness grew as the flight was delayed for hours.
Despite her efforts to remain calm, the heat only increased her peevishness.
The child's peevishness was a clear sign that he was hungry and tired.
How to Use peevishness
- peevishness of (prepositional phrase)
- The quality of being easily annoyed, attributed to a specific person or cause. — "The peevishness of the old man was well-known in the neighborhood."
- increase peevishness (collocation)
- To make someone more easily annoyed or irritable. — "The constant noise only served to increase her peevishness."
- child's peevishness (collocation)
- The state of being irritable and bad-tempered, specifically in a child. — "The child's peevishness was a clear sign that he was hungry and tired."
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