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SNAPPISHNESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word snappishness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word snappishness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SNAPPISHNESS

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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

surliness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

abruptness
nounn
noun

• an abrupt discourteous manner

• the property possessed by a slope that is very steep

• the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

crankiness
nounn
noun

• a fussy and eccentric disposition

grumpiness
nounn
noun

• a fussy and eccentric disposition

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

impetuousness
nounn
noun

• rash impulsiveness

irascibility
nounn
noun

• a feeling of resentful anger

petulance
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

terseness
nounn
noun

• a neatly short and concise expressive style

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

peevishness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

pettishness
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 SNAPPISHNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for snappishness, 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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