verdrossen — meaning in English

English meaning

• peevish adj Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
• sulky adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.

Senses

verdrossen is used for these senses in English:

• peevish Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
• sulky (often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset

peevish — full definition

1. adj Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
2. adj Quick to become bad-tempered or cross, especially due to insignificant matters; irritable, pettish, petulant.
3. adj Of weather: blustery, windy; also, of wind: cold and strong; bitter, sharp.
4. adj Coy, modest.

sulky — full definition

1. adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
2. noun A light, two-wheeled cart pulled by a single horse, used in harness racing.

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