Peevish
adjective
Being easily irritated or annoyed.
He's in a peevish mood because he didn't get enough sleep.
Often appears as...
- peevish mood
- peevish complaint
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing annoyance or irritation.
Her peevish response surprised everyone in the room.
Often appears as...
- peevish response
- peevish retort
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Being easily irritated or annoyed.
He's in a peevish mood because he didn't get enough sleep.
Often appears as...
- peevish mood
- peevish complaint
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing annoyance or irritation.
Her peevish response surprised everyone in the room.
Often appears as...
- peevish response
- peevish retort
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Annoyed
Use 'peevish' to describe someone who is quickly irritated, especially by small things.
The teacher was peevish with students asking too many questions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Peevish' often suggests a temporary bad mood rather than a permanent personality trait.
After waiting for hours, she was understandably peevish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Severe
The irritation implied by 'peevish' is less intense compared to anger or fury.
He gave a peevish sigh when his computer crashed again.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Annoyed
Use 'peevish' to describe someone who is quickly irritated, especially by small things.
The teacher was peevish with students asking too many questions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Peevish' often suggests a temporary bad mood rather than a permanent personality trait.
After waiting for hours, she was understandably peevish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Severe
The irritation implied by 'peevish' is less intense compared to anger or fury.
He gave a peevish sigh when his computer crashed again.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Annoyed
Use 'peevish' to describe someone who is quickly irritated, especially by small things.
The teacher was peevish with students asking too many questions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Peevish' often suggests a temporary bad mood rather than a permanent personality trait.
After waiting for hours, she was understandably peevish.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Severe
The irritation implied by 'peevish' is less intense compared to anger or fury.
He gave a peevish sigh when his computer crashed again.
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Quote examples
Rory Bremner
British Comedian
When I first met Tony Blair in 1996, he was open and idealistic, keen to bring a breath of fresh air to government. But something happened - was it just the arrogance of power? - that narrowed Labour's vision from purposeful reform and investment, to peevish and petulant pragmatism.
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Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
While I am in this world, I am resolved that no vexation shall put me out of temper if I can possibly command myself. Even old age, which is making strides towards me, shall not prevail to make me peevish.
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Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.
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Rory Bremner
British Comedian
When I first met Tony Blair in 1996, he was open and idealistic, keen to bring a breath of fresh air to government. But something happened - was it just the arrogance of power? - that narrowed Labour's vision from purposeful reform and investment, to peevish and petulant pragmatism.
Quote examples
Samuel Adams
American Revolutionary
While I am in this world, I am resolved that no vexation shall put me out of temper if I can possibly command myself. Even old age, which is making strides towards me, shall not prevail to make me peevish.
Quote examples
Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.
Example 1 of 3
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