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peevishness Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
irritability
petulance
fretfulness
testiness
querulousness
Strong
fractiousness
crabbiness
grouchiness
waspishness
crustiness

Opposites of peevishness

The opposite of peevishness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

good-naturedness
affability
geniality
amiability
cheerfulness
patience
equanimity
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• Nearby Words

peeved
peevish
peevishly
peevishness
peewee
peg
pegasus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Peevishness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/peevishness
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