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TETCHIEST Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word tetchiest. (exact relations)
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cantankerous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

• having a difficult and contrary disposition

fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

fretful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• nervous and unable to relax

• habitually complaining

irritable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

• abnormally sensitive to a stimulus

• capable of responding to stimuli

peevish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

petulant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

short-tempered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quickly aroused to anger

snappy
adjectiveadj
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
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

surly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

crabbiest
adjectiveadj
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
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

• easily irritated or annoyed

grumpiest
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

testiest
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

touchiest
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to take offense

• difficult to handle; requiring great tact

Alternatives for CANTANKEROUS

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