Meaning & use
Peevishness
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A tendency to be easily irritated or to complain in a childish, ill-tempered way.
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His peevishness over the delayed flight annoyed the other passengers.
The toddler's peevishness faded as soon as she got her snack.
A note on using this word
Related to 'peeve,' as in 'pet peeve,' both words describing minor but persistent irritation.
Words with a similar meaning
irritabilitycrankiness
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Words with an opposite meaning
cheerfulnessgood humor
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