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peevish

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

/ˈpivɪʃ/

peevishadjective

peevisher

Comp.

peevishest

Super.

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

/ˈpivɪʃ/

Translations

grincheuxCourant ; se dit d’une personne de mauvaise humeur, facilement irritable.

The peevish child complained about everything during the long car ride.

L’enfant grincheux se plaignait de tout pendant le long trajet en voiture.

irritableSens général ; insiste sur la facilité à s’agacer.

She shot him a peevish glance before turning away.

Elle lui lança un regard irritable avant de se détourner.

Additional translations

acariâtrePlus soutenu ; pour une humeur ou un caractère irrité, difficile.

capricieuxSens archaïque ; qui se montre obstiné ou d’humeur changeante.

Definitions

Easily irritated or annoyed.

The peevish child complained about everything during the long car ride.

Showing or characterized by irritation, querulousness, or ill temper.

She shot him a peevish glance before turning away.

Archaic. Perverse, obstinate, or capriciously contrary in mood or behavior.

The king grew peevish and would not heed the counsel of his most trusted advisers.

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peevishnoun

peevishes

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

Archaic/rare noun use referring to a peevish person or a fit of peevishness.

Translations

grincheuxSens archaïque ; pour désigner une personne de mauvaise humeur.

"Cease, thou peevish, and let wiser heads speak," the elder chided.

« Tais-toi, grincheux, et laisse parler les plus sages », réprimanda l’aîné.

Additional translations

maussaderieSens archaïque ; désigne l’état de mauvaise humeur ou d’humeur maussade.

Definitions

Archaic. A peevish person, or an instance of peevishness or ill temper.

"Cease, thou peevish, and let wiser heads speak," the elder chided.