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TETCHY Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word tetchy. (exact relations)
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cranky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

• easily irritated or annoyed

fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

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

testy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

cantankerous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

• having a difficult and contrary disposition

crabby
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

crotchety
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a difficult and contrary disposition

grumpy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• annoyed and irritable

querulous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• habitually complaining

snappish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• apt to speak irritably

touchy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to take offense

• difficult to handle; requiring great tact

nettlesome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing irritation or annoyance

• easily irritated or annoyed

peckish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• somewhat hungry

• easily irritated or annoyed

pettish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

scratchy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing abrasion

• easily irritated or annoyed

• lacking consistency

• unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

techy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily irritated or annoyed

Alternatives for CRANKY

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