peevish
adjective
cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent.
peevishness
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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
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
That mix of peevishness and arrogance, unsurprisingly, did not win Green many friends online.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 15, 2019
It was possible to feel both awe at the gesture and a little bit of peevishness that he had let things drag on so long.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 26, 2018
She’s never had much patience with my peevishness.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
