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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.