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pettish

UK
/ˈpɛtɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɛtɪʃ/

Translations

pettishadjective
pettisher
Comp.
pettishest
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛtɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɛtɪʃ/
Her pettish behavior at the meeting made it difficult for others to focus on the agenda.
Son comportement irritable pendant la réunion a empêché les autres de se concentrer sur l’ordre du jour.
Additional translations
boudeurSurtout pour une attitude enfantine, vexée ou boudeuse.
Synonyms
fretful
testy
irritable
petulant
snappish
touchy
cross
grumpy
Antonyms
good-natured
patient
calm

Definitions

pettishadjective
Easily irritated or annoyed, often in a childish or petulant manner.
Her pettish behavior at the meeting made it difficult for others to focus on the agenda.
Inclined to complain about trivial matters; fretful or peevish.
He became pettish whenever the slightest inconvenience arose.
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