Definition of Peevishness

1. Noun. An irritable petulant feeling.

Exact synonyms: Choler, Crossness, Fretfulness, Fussiness, Irritability, Petulance
Generic synonyms: Distemper, Ill Humor, Ill Humour
Specialized synonyms: Testiness, Tetchiness, Touchiness, Pet
Derivative terms: Fretful, Fussy, Irritable, Peevish, Petulant

2. Noun. A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger. "His temper was well known to all his employees"
Exact synonyms: Biliousness, Irritability, Pettishness, Snappishness, Surliness, Temper
Generic synonyms: Ill Nature
Specialized synonyms: Querulousness
Derivative terms: Irritable, Pettish, Snappish, Surly, Temper

Definition of Peevishness

1. n. The quality of being peevish; disposition to murmur; sourness of temper.

Definition of Peevishness

1. Noun. The state of being peevish. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peevishness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peevishness

pees off
peesweep
peesweeps
peetweet
peetweets
peeve
peeved
peever
peevers
peeves
peeving
peevish
peevishly
peevishlyer
peevishlyest
peevishness (current term)
peevishnesses
peewee
peewee golf
peewees
peewit
peewits
pefloxacin
peg-and-socket articulation
peg-and-socket joint
peg-leg
peg-legging
peg away
peg back

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