
Testy
Mood Indicator
Use 'testy' to describe someone showing impatience or irritation due to discomfort or annoyance.

After hours of waiting, her tone became testy.
Emotional State
'Testy' reflects a temporary emotional state, not a personality trait.

He's normally calm, but he's testy when tired.
Intensity
'Testy' suggests a mild level of irritability compared to stronger words like 'furious'.

She became testy, not furious, during the debate.
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