PEEVISHNESS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

peevishness

noun

Definition of peevishness

as in irritability

readiness to show annoyance or impatience his constant peevishness made everyone around him cranky as well

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irritability

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When the effects of caffeine wear off, people can experience headaches, irritability and tiredness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Heart attacks and strokes occur disproportionately following rejections, and rejected individuals often show symptoms that are typically associated with drug withdrawal, including anxiety, depression, crying, loss of appetite, and irritability.

— George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritability

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