peevishness
/ˈpiː.vɪʃ.nəs/noun
C1formalcommon/ˈpiː.vɪʃ.nəs/indénombrable
A noun referring to a state or quality of being easily irritated, annoyed, or peevish, often characterized by a tendency toward fretfulness or ill-tempered moods.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество легкой раздражительности, недовольства или капризности, часто характеризующееся склонностью к беспокойству или плохому настроению.esSustantivo que designa el estado o la cualidad de estar ligeramente irritable, disgustado o caprichoso, a menudo con tendencia a la queja o al mal humor.frNom désignant un état ou une qualité de légère irritabilité, de mécontentement ou de caprice, souvent caractérisé par une tendance à l'humeur maussade ou à la mauvaise humeur.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, leicht reizbar, verdrießlich, mürrisch oder launisch zu sein, oft verbunden mit Unruhe oder schlechter Laune.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ser facilmente irritável, mal-humorado ou queixoso, muitas vezes com tendência a reclamações e mau humor.zh名词,指易怒、爱抱怨或脾气暴躁的状态或性格,常表现为烦躁不安、不满或任性。arاسم يدل على حالة أو صفة الانفعال السريع والتذمر وعدم الرضا، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بسوء المزاج أو النكد.
- Irritable mood C1 formal
A state of being easily annoyed or irritated, often over trivial matters.
- His peevishness made it difficult to have a calm conversation.
- She apologized for her peevishness after a long day.
- The child's peevishness was due to lack of sleep.
ruРаздражительностьesIrritabilidad / mal humorfrirritabilitédeReizbarkeitptIrritabilidadezh易怒arالنزق
Synonymes: crabbinesscrossnessfretfulnessgrumpinessirritabilitypettishnesspetulancesnappishnesstestiness
Antonymes: cheerfulnesscomposureequanimitygood humorplacidityserenity
- Tendency to anger C1 formal
A disposition to show uncontrolled anger or annoyance.
- His peevishness often led to arguments with colleagues.
- The manager's peevishness created a tense work environment.
- She struggled to control her peevishness during the meeting.
ruРаздражительностьesMal geniofrIrascibilitédeReizbarkeitptIrritabilidadezh易怒arالنزق
Synonymes: crankinesscrossnessgrumpinessirritabilitypetulancesnappishnesstestinesstouchiness
Antonymes: calmnesscomposureequanimity
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- peevishness's possessive singular form