peevishly

• Adverb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand gereizt, verdrossen oder übellaunig ist und dies oft wegen Kleinigkeiten zeigt. Es beschreibt einen Ton oder eine Haltung, bei der jemand leicht reizbar ist oder sich beschwert.

An adverb meaning "in a peevish manner" — that is, with irritability, fretfulness, or ill-temper, often over trivial matters. It describes the tone or attitude of someone who is easily annoyed or complaining.

1. In an irritable mannerC1formal

   Acting in a way that shows annoyance, bad temper, or irritation, often over trivial matters.

   Gereiztheit

   • She peevishly complained about the slow service.
   • He peevishly snapped at his friend for a minor mistake.
   • The child peevishly refused to eat his vegetables.

   Synonymecantankerouslycrosslyfretfullygrumpilyirritablypetulantlysnappishlysulkilytestily

   Antonymeagreeablyamiablycheerfullypleasantly