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Another word for tetchiness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being irritable, bad-tempered, or easily annoyed.

Usage Example

"The manager's sudden irritability during the afternoon briefing was largely due to exhaustion and tight deadlines."

Strongest
irritability
touchiness
testiness
peevishness
irascibility
Strong
petulance
crabbiness
grumpiness
crankiness
snappishness

Opposites of tetchiness

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

affability
amiability
good-humoredness
patience
geniality
equanimity
cheerfulness
placidity
See all opposites of tetchiness

• Nearby Words

testy
tet
tetanus
tetchiness
tetchy
tether
tethering

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