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Definition of peevishness

peevishness

/ˈpiː.vɪʃ.nəs/
pee · vish · ness
Adverb:peevishly
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Adjective:peevish
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peevishness Lexical Profile

peevishness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being easily irritated, fretful, or bad-tempered over trivial matters.

Example

"Lack of sleep often brought out a sense of peevishness in the toddler during long car rides."

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• Rhymes for peevishness

• Nearby Words

peeved
peevish
peevishly
peevishness
peewee
peg
pegasus

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peevishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peevishness
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