testiness
Example Sentences
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Offers of relief have been declined with pride, with testiness, with tender uncertainty because somehow we’ve learned that a stranger’s offer of concern still amounts to an invasion of privacy.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2022
This shift is bringing with it a notable testiness among the justices.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2020
As talented as Thompson is, she doesn’t generate any real comic friction, beyond some mild testiness with Hemsworth.
From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 2019
They have talked about it and moved on, but it highlighted the testiness of their relationship.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2016
Initially we were hesitant to discuss the double helix with her, fearing the testiness of our previous encounters.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
