peevish in a sentence
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Definition
Peevish means easily irritated or annoyed, often in a sulky or whiny manner.
Crossword clues for peevish
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "peevish".
- Easily irritated and often complaining.
- In a bad mood and sulking.
- Quick to express annoyance or frustration.
- Grumpy and prone to irritation.
- Tending to be cranky and whiny.
Peevish sentence examples
- The child's peevish complaints echoed through the quiet room.
- After a long day at work, he became increasingly peevish about the smallest inconveniences.
- Her peevish demeanor was evident as she rolled her eyes at every suggestion.
- The peevish customer demanded to speak to a manager over the slightest mistake.
- I tried to cheer him up, but his peevish attitude made it difficult to connect.