Peevishness
//ˈpivɪʃnəs// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being peevish. uncountable, usually
"Moreover, it were ungenerous, having bred thee up freakish and fiery, to dismiss thee to want or wandering, for shewing that very peevishness and impatience of discipline which arose from thy too delicate nurture."
- 2 a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger wordnet
- 3 an irritable petulant feeling wordnet
Example
More examples"Moreover, it were ungenerous, having bred thee up freakish and fiery, to dismiss thee to want or wandering, for shewing that very peevishness and impatience of discipline which arose from thy too delicate nurture."
Etymology
From Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish + -ness.
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