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Pettish

usgb/ˈpetɪʃ/Volume
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Slight Irritation

'Pettish' implies a minor annoyance or irritability, not extreme anger.

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She responded in a pettish tone, clearly annoyed by the trivial interruption.
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Common Misuse

Do not confuse 'pettish' with 'petty.' 'Pettish' describes behavior, 'petty' often describes actions or things.

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His pettish behavior at the party was due to unimportant reasons, but it wasn't right to call his concerns petty.
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Mood Context

Use 'pettish' to describe temporary moods or attitudes, not someone’s overall personality.

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After missing her coffee, she was pettish all morning but returned to her cheerful self by lunchtime.
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