testy
The word “testy” has 2 syllables: tes-ty
It's pronounced as /ˈtɛs.ti/
What is synonym and antonym for testy?
In the thesaurus, “testy” has 66 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for testy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for testy
- argumentative
- bearish
- bellicose
- belligerent
- bilious
- cantankerous
- choleric
- combative
- contentious
- crabby
- cranky
- cross
- cross-grained
- crotchety
- curmudgeonly
- disagreeable
- disputatious
- dyspeptic
- fiery
- fractious
- fretful
- grouchy
- grumpy
- hot-blooded
- huffy
- ill-humored
- ill-natured
- ill-tempered
- irascible
- irritable
- off-color
- ornery
- out of humor
- out of sorts
- passionate
- peevish
- perverse
- pettish
- petulant
- pouty
- prickly
- pugnacious
- quarrelsome
- querulous
- quick-tempered
- raspy
- ratty
- scrappy
- sensitive
- short
- short-tempered
- snappish
- snappy
- snarky
- snarly
- snippety
- snippy
- stuffy
- sulky
- sullen
- surly
- tetchy
- thin-skinned
- touchy
- truculent
- waspish
Antonyms for testy
- affable
- agreeable
- amiable
- carefree
- companionable
- cordial
- easygoing
- extroverted
- forbearing
- friendly
- genial
- good-natured
- good-tempered
- gregarious
- happy-go-lucky
- long-suffering
- obliging
- outgoing
- patient
- relaxed
- sociable
- stoic
- sweet
- tolerant
- uncomplaining
- understanding
- well-disposed
Meanings of testy
- adjective
- Easily annoyed, irritable.
- Marked by impatience or ill humor.
Example Sentences
- He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
- The manager was testy after a long day of meetings.
- She gave a testy reply to the criticism.
- The teacher grew testy with the noisy classroom.
- His testy attitude made it difficult to have a calm discussion.
On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to testy, such as: affable, agreeable, amiable, argumentative, bearish, bellicose, belligerent.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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