Waspish
adjective
Showing an angry or bad-tempered expression or behavior.
She gave him a waspish look when he kept repeating his question.
Often appears as...
- waspish look
- waspish reply
adjective
Sharp or critical; stinging.
Her waspish comments about the presentation deflated the enthusiasm of the team.
Often appears as...
- waspish comments
- waspish criticism
adjective
Showing an angry or bad-tempered expression or behavior.
She gave him a waspish look when he kept repeating his question.
Often appears as...
- waspish look
- waspish reply
adjective
Sharp or critical; stinging.
Her waspish comments about the presentation deflated the enthusiasm of the team.
Often appears as...
- waspish comments
- waspish criticism
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Waspish describes more than being upset; it implies a sharp, bitter type of annoyance or irritation.
His waspish remark made it clear he was really frustrated with the delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
When describing a person's expression as waspish, it suggests a visibly annoyed, displeased, or snappy demeanor.
Her waspish frown showed everyone to stay away.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Direct
Waspish behavior can be indirect, not confronting someone openly but with clear undertones of annoyance.
His waspish tone hinted he was unhappy, although he didn't say it outright.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Waspish describes more than being upset; it implies a sharp, bitter type of annoyance or irritation.
His waspish remark made it clear he was really frustrated with the delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
When describing a person's expression as waspish, it suggests a visibly annoyed, displeased, or snappy demeanor.
Her waspish frown showed everyone to stay away.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Direct
Waspish behavior can be indirect, not confronting someone openly but with clear undertones of annoyance.
His waspish tone hinted he was unhappy, although he didn't say it outright.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Waspish describes more than being upset; it implies a sharp, bitter type of annoyance or irritation.
His waspish remark made it clear he was really frustrated with the delay.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expression
When describing a person's expression as waspish, it suggests a visibly annoyed, displeased, or snappy demeanor.
Her waspish frown showed everyone to stay away.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Direct
Waspish behavior can be indirect, not confronting someone openly but with clear undertones of annoyance.
His waspish tone hinted he was unhappy, although he didn't say it outright.
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Quote examples
Michelle Paver
British Novelist
I live on my own, happily, and I've never wanted children, but it did occur to me one day that there's part of me in 'Torak' - he's a loner, I'm a loner - as there's part of me in 'Renn,' who's quite waspish. I think, in some senses, 'Torak' is the son I never had.
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Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Most visions of extraterrestrial life are actually steeped in human hubris. The fictional extraterrestrials of 'Star Trek' or a hundred other space operas are less alien than many of my neighbors. And funny, the ones running the place are mostly WASPish men.
Quote examples
Michelle Paver
British Novelist
I live on my own, happily, and I've never wanted children, but it did occur to me one day that there's part of me in 'Torak' - he's a loner, I'm a loner - as there's part of me in 'Renn,' who's quite waspish. I think, in some senses, 'Torak' is the son I never had.
Quote examples
Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Most visions of extraterrestrial life are actually steeped in human hubris. The fictional extraterrestrials of 'Star Trek' or a hundred other space operas are less alien than many of my neighbors. And funny, the ones running the place are mostly WASPish men.
Example 1 of 2
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