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peevish

The word “peevish” has 2 syllables: peev-ish

It's pronounced as /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

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In the thesaurus, “peevish” has 92 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

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Synonyms for peevish

Antonyms for peevish

Meanings of peevish

  • adjective
    1. Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
    2. Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
    3. Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
    4. (adverb) Peevishly.
    5. Clever, expert.
    6. Sharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather).
    7. Perverse, refractory; headstrong, obstinate; capricious, skittish; (also) coy.
    8. Silly, senseless, foolish.
    9. Beside oneself; out of one's senses; mad.
    10. Spiteful, malignant, mischievous, harmful.
    11. Hateful, distasteful, horrid.

Example Sentences

  • The child became peevish after missing his afternoon nap.
  • She sounded peevish during the long and stressful meeting.
  • His peevish attitude made the conversation uncomfortable.
  • The customer grew peevish while waiting for assistance.
  • A lack of sleep can make people feel peevish and irritable.

On this page you'll find 122 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to peevish, such as: accepting, acrimonious, affable, agreeable, amiable, angry, argumentative.

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