scontroso — meaning in English

English meaning

• grumpy adj Easily annoyed and bad-tempered.
• peevish adj Always grumbling in a childish way about small things that don't matter much.
• sulky adjective Silent and bad-tempered, especially after being upset about something.
• surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.

Senses

scontroso is used for these senses in English:

• grumpy Dissatisfied and irritable.
• peevish Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
• sulky (often, derogatory) silent and withdrawn after being upset
• surly Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

peevish — full definition

1. adj Always grumbling in a childish way about small things that don't matter much.
2. adj Easily annoyed or bad-tempered, often over trivial things.
3. adj Describing weather that is windy and rough, or a wind that is cold and biting.
4. adj Shy and modest in manner.

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