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PETTISHNESS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word pettishness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pettishness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PETTISHNESS

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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

peevishness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

surliness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

querulousness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being given to complaining

testiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

touchiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

biliousness
nounn
noun

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

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

snappishness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

temper
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden outburst of anger

• a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

• the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

• harden by reheating and cooling in oil

• adjust the pitch (of pianos)

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• change by restraining or moderating

Best Hypernyms For PETTISHNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pettishness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
ill nature

Alternatives for IRRITABILITY

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