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tetchy Antonyms
Opposite of tetchy
Pinning down the opposite of tetchy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Bad-tempered, irritable, and easily annoyed or offended.
Usage Example
"Lack of sleep always made the editor rather easygoing during morning production meetings."
Strongest
easygoing
good-natured
amiable
affable
Strong
genial
cheerful
placid
patient
Similar words to tetchy
Words similar to tetchy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
touchy
irritable
testy
short-tempered
peevish
snappish
petulant
crabby
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tetchy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tetchy