peevishness

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ser facilmente irritável, mal-humorado ou queixoso, muitas vezes com tendência a reclamações e mau humor.

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.

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1. Irritable moodC1formal

   A state of being easily annoyed or irritated, often over trivial matters.

   Irritabilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrabbinesscrossnessfretfulnessgrumpinessirritabilitypettishnesspetulancesnappishnesstestiness

   Antônimoscheerfulnesscomposureequanimitygood humorplacidityserenity

2. Tendency to angerC1formal

   A disposition to show uncontrolled anger or annoyance.

   Irritabilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrankinesscrossnessgrumpinessirritabilitypetulancesnappishnesstestinesstouchiness

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposureequanimity