peevishness
- a word derived from peevish.
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, David Frum of the Atlantic argued that Vance "seethes with petty peevishness."
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024
This year’s Ryder Cup, however, was shaping up to be an exception to the usual peevishness.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2021
The mood of the nation has been filled with such peevishness and heartache and anger over the last three years that Twitter naturally has been affected by it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2020
This peevishness would crop up again here and there over the years.
From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2018
She’s never had much patience with my peevishness.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
