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pettish

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈpɛt.ɪʃ/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который легко раздражается или находится в плохом настроении, особенно по пустякам.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is easily irritated or in a bad mood, especially over trivial matters.

  1. Easily irritated or annoyedC2formalbritish

    Tending to become irritable or upset over small matters; peevish.

    ruРаздражительный

    • He grew pettish when his suggestions were ignored.
    • Her pettish remarks made the meeting uncomfortable.
    • The child became pettish after being denied a treat.

    Synonymscrankycrossfractiousgrumpyirritablepeevishpetulantqueruloussnappishtestytouchywaspish

    Antonymsequableplacidserene

Forms
  • more pettish comparative form
  • most pettish superlative form
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