peevishly

• Adverbio que significa «con irritabilidad, mal humor o queja, a menudo por nimiedades». Describe un tono o actitud de quien se molesta fácilmente o se queja.

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.

   de mal humor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscantankerouslycrosslyfretfullygrumpilyirritablypetulantlysnappishlysulkilytestily

   Antónimosagreeablyamiablycheerfullypleasantly