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Meaning of peevish
having or showing a bad temper
Etymology of peevish
The word "peevish" has its roots in the Old English word "pæfan" which is also related to the Old Norse word "pifa" meaning to complain or whine
Historically, the word has been used to describe someone who is excessively fretful or complaining, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
irritable
testy
fractious
querulous
petulant
cross
cranky
grumpy
grouchy
sulky
sullen
moody
irascible
cantankerous
choleric
splenetic
waspish
prickly
touchy
sensitive
snappish
snappy
peckish
fretful
fractious
captious
carping
censorious
critical
disagreeable
ill-tempered
ill-humored
short-tempered
quick-tempered
bad-tempered
ill-natured
disagreeable
unpleasant
uncooperative
unaccommodating
obstinate
stubborn
perverse
contrary
refractory
recalcitrant
intractable
difficult
trying
troublesome
annoying
vexing
irritating
exasperating
infuriating
enraging
provoking
galling
nettlesome
pesky
bothersome
worrisome
perturbing
disquieting
Definitions
- Having or showing a bad temper, being irritable or querulous
- * Giving a feeling of discontent or annoyance
Usage Examples
- The peevish child refused to eat his dinner
- * She was in a peevish mood after a long day at work
- * The peevish old man complained about the noise from the neighbors
Antonyms
cheerful
happy
joyful
jubilant
elated
euphoric
ecstatic
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
calm
serene
tranquil
peaceful
placid
composed
genial
affable
amiable
cordial
warm
friendly
agreeable
pleasant
charming
winning
ingratiating
conciliatory
mollifying
soothing
gentle
mild
soft
sweet
kindly
benevolent
beneficent
gracious
courteous
polite
civil
considerate
thoughtful
tactful
diplomatic
suave
urbane
sophisticated
refined
cultured