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TETCHIEST Synonyms

15 synonyms for tetchiest. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for tetchiest. (close relations)

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cantankerous

adjective

adj

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• stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

• having a difficult and contrary disposition

fractious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

fretful

adjective

adj

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• nervous and unable to relax

• habitually complaining

irritable

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

• abnormally sensitive to a stimulus

• capable of responding to stimuli

peevish

adjective

adj

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• easily irritated or annoyed

petulant

adjective

adj

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• easily irritated or annoyed

short-tempered

adjective

adj

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• quickly aroused to anger

snappy

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• apt to speak irritably

• smart and fashionable

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

• quick and energetic

snarky

adjective

adj

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• disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

surly

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

crabbiest

adjective

adj

adjective

• Visibly irritated or annoyed; grouchy, irritable, in a foul mood; given to complaining or finding fault in an annoyed way.

• Crabbed; difficult, or perplexing.

crankiest

adjective

adj

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• (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

• easily irritated or annoyed

grumpiest

adjective

adj

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• annoyed and irritable

testiest

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

touchiest

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• quick to take offense

• difficult to handle; requiring great tact

Alternatives for CANTANKEROUS

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