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peevishness

NOUN
uncontrolled anger
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
affableness


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On Sunday, David Frum of the Atlantic argued that Vance "seethes with petty peevishness."

From Salon Oct. 1, 2024

To some, those episodes were an unflattering window into Britain’s new king, suggesting peevishness and a sense of entitlement.

From New York Times Sep. 16, 2022

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

This peevishness would crop up again here and there over the years.

From The Guardian Sep. 1, 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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