peevish

Example Sentences

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Titus hands power to Saturninus, the eldest son of the late Roman emperor, played with a comic spin as a peevish dilettante by Matthew Amendt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Placing his Howard in a pen with Short's jumpy, cheerfully peevish Oliver is perfect.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023

It can be viewed today on YouTube; I challenge anyone, no matter how grumbly or peevish, to watch it without laughing out loud.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

Looking like a prophet in his white beard and robe, he attacked several prominent figures in the Islamist world with the air of a peevish grandfather scolding his wayward offspring.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2022

“He was all peevish that you always take the car because of your, what did he say? Oh yeah, selfish nature.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen