scontroso — meaning in English
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English meaning
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grumpy
adj Easily annoyed and bad-tempered.
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peevish
adj Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
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sulky
adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
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surly
adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.
Senses
scontroso is used for these senses in English:
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grumpy
Dissatisfied and irritable.
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peevish
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
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sulky
(often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset
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surly
Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
peevish — full definition
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adj Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
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adj Quick to become bad-tempered or cross, especially due to insignificant matters; irritable, pettish, petulant.
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adj Of weather: blustery, windy; also, of wind: cold and strong; bitter, sharp.
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adj Coy, modest.
