peevish
1 of 1adjective/ˈpivɪʃ/
Forms:more peevish,most peevish
1
easily irritated, especially over trivial matters
- His peevish attitude made it challenging to have a pleasant conversation with him.
- She woke up feeling peevish after a night of interrupted sleep.
- The peevish customer complained about the smallest imperfections in her meal.
- His peevish behavior towards his coworkers alienated them, making collaboration difficult.
- Despite his peevish demeanor, she remained patient and tried to address his concerns calmly.