peevishly

• Adverbe signifiant « avec irritabilité, humeur maussade ou mécontentement, souvent pour des motifs futiles ». Décrit un ton ou une attitude de quelqu'un qui s'agace ou se plaint facilement.

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.

   d'une manière irritable

   • 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.

   Synonymescantankerouslycrosslyfretfullygrumpilyirritablypetulantlysnappishlysulkilytestily

   Antonymesagreeablyamiablycheerfullypleasantly