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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. 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.

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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 .