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peevish

UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpivɪʃ/

Translations

peevishadjective
peevisher
Comp.
peevishest
Super.
UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpivɪʃ/
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.
Synonyms
irritable
testy
cross
grumpy
fretful
quarrelsome
petulant
cantankerous
Antonyms
agreeable
pleasant
affable
easygoing
peevishnoun
peevishes
pl
UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Archaic/rare noun use referring to a peevish person or a fit of peevishness.
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

peevishadjective
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.
peevishnoun
Archaic. A peevish person, or an instance of peevishness or ill temper.
"Cease, thou peevish, and let wiser heads speak," the elder chided.
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