testiness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being easily annoyed or impatient.

Examples

Her testiness grew with every unanswered phone call.
He apologized for his testiness, admitting he was tired.

Synonyms: irritability, impatience, grouchiness, peevishness

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testiness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛs.tɪ.nəs/

Definition

The quality of being easily annoyed or impatient.

Examples

Her testiness grew with every unanswered phone call.
He apologized for his testiness, admitting he was tired.
The politician's testiness during the interview was evident.

How to Use testiness

testiness of (prepositional phrase): Indicates the cause or object of the annoyance. — "The testiness of the passengers was understandable due to the flight delay."

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