peevishness
/pee-vish/US // ˈpi vɪʃ //UK // (ˈpiːvɪʃ) //
怨气,怨天尤人,怨恨,厌世情绪
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
- : showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.
- : perverse or obstinate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
noununcontrolled anger
Examples
In order to have sunlight at home, it is not enough negatively to abstain from fault-finding and general peevishness.
"The police ought to stop it, I tell you," Willie insisted, with a peevishness that was like a dash of vinegar.
Pet, pet, n. a sudden fit of peevishness or slight passion: ill-humour.
If she were hard pressed she emitted a pathetic peevishness that rendered further argument impossible.
They must be chastised out of their peevishness and lashed into obedience .
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