noun
peevishness
Peevishness (noun) means the quality of being easily irritated or bad-tempered.
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The quality of being easily irritated or bad-tempered.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish plus -ness.
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What is the meaning of peevishness?
"peevishness" (noun) means the quality of being easily irritated or bad-tempered.
What is another word for peevishness?
Other words for "peevishness" include petulance, fussiness, irritability, crossness, choler, snappishness.
