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PEEVISHNESS Synonyms

26 synonyms for peevishness. (exact relations)
14 hypernyms for peevishness. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for PEEVISHNESS

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irritability

noun

n

noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

crossness

noun

n

noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to be ill-tempered

fussiness

noun

n

noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• unnecessary elaborateness in details

petulance

noun

n

noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

crabbiness

noun

n

noun

• a disposition to be ill-tempered

discontent

noun

n

adjective

• showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

• make dissatisfied

grumpiness

noun

n

noun

• a fussy and eccentric disposition

huffiness

noun

n

noun

• a passing state of anger and resentment

impatience

noun

n

noun

• a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

• a restless desire for change and excitement

• a dislike of anything that causes delay

querulousness

noun

n

noun

• the quality of being given to complaining

sourness

noun

n

noun

• the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

• the property of being acidic

• a sullen moody resentful disposition

sullenness

noun

n

noun

• a gloomy ill-tempered feeling

• a sullen moody resentful disposition

testiness

noun

n

noun

• feeling easily irritated

touchiness

noun

n

noun

• feeling easily irritated

churlishness

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grouchiness

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irritableness

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cantankerousness

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bad temper

noun

n

noun

• a persisting angry mood

biliousness

noun

n

noun

• gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

Best Hypernyms For PEEVISHNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for peevishness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for IRRITABILITY

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