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PEEVISHNESS Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word peevishness. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word peevishness. (close relations)
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irritability
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

crossness
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to be ill-tempered

fussiness
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• unnecessary elaborateness in details

petulance
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

crabbiness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to be ill-tempered

discontent
nounn
adjective

• showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

• make dissatisfied

grumpiness
nounn
noun

• a fussy and eccentric disposition

huffiness
nounn
noun

• a passing state of anger and resentment

impatience
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• the quality of being given to complaining

sourness
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• a gloomy ill-tempered feeling

• a sullen moody resentful disposition

testiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

touchiness
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• a persisting angry mood

biliousness
nounn
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.
Words (11)
annoyance disgruntlement displeasure distemper exasperation grumpiness irritation petulance resentment testiness vexation
Phrases (3)
ill humorill humourill nature

Alternatives for IRRITABILITY

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