peevishness
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, David Frum of the Atlantic argued that Vance "seethes with petty peevishness."
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024
This year’s Ryder Cup, however, was shaping up to be an exception to the usual peevishness.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2021
The mood of the nation has been filled with such peevishness and heartache and anger over the last three years that Twitter naturally has been affected by it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2020
Looking over what I’ve just written, I’m saddened as much as annoyed by my peevishness.
From The New Yorker • Jul. 30, 2018
“There’s no ‘they’ calling it anything,” I corrected, a little peevishness coloring the edges of my voice now, too.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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