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peevishness

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There's nothing substantive here—just peevishness, and an implied desire to see others fail.

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Quick take

an irritable petulant feeling

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of peevishness gathered in one view.

noun

an irritable petulant feeling

noun

a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for peevishness.

Example sentences

1

There's nothing substantive here—just peevishness, and an implied desire to see others fail.

2

It's first attested in the 14th century and has been a subject of linguistic peevishness since the 1800s.

3

This colors whatever good points he may have with an aura of something like entitled peevishness.

4

Excuse my peevishness, but your attitude is typical of programmers who decide to dabble in "nice formatting".

5

Bobby is entitled to his own work, and an aura of 'peevishness' is more than appropriate when faced with someone who is trying to dishonestly bully him out of it.

6

--Thus soothed at home, thus busy in the field, To no perverse suspicion he gave way, No languor, peevishness, nor vain complaint: And they, who were about him, did not fail In reverence, or in courtesy; they prized His gentle manners: and his peaceful smiles, The gleams of his slow-varying countenance, Were met with answering sympathy and love.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use peevishness in a sentence?

There's nothing substantive here—just peevishness, and an implied desire to see others fail.

What does peevishness mean?

an irritable petulant feeling

What part of speech is peevishness?

peevishness is commonly used as noun.