adjectiveπShareCharacterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross."I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."characterattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareConstantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful."The toddler became peevish after missing his afternoon nap, complaining about everything from his toys to his snack. "characterattitudeemotionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEasily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous."The toddler became peevish after missing his nap, whining and complaining about everything. "characteremotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(adverb) Peevishly."Sentence: "Because she was tired and hungry, the toddler acted peevish, whining and refusing to hold her mother's hand." "characterattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareClever, expert."This definition of "peevish" is incorrect. The definition of the word "peevish" is easily irritated or annoyed. Here is a sentence illustrating the word "peevish" with its actual definition: The toddler was peevish after missing his afternoon nap. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather)."The peevish wind cut right through my thin jacket as I walked to school. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePerverse, refractory; headstrong, obstinate; capricious, skittish; (also) coy."After missing her afternoon nap, the toddler became peevish and refused to share her toys. "characterattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSilly, senseless, foolish."My brother had a peevish reaction to losing the game, complaining about every call the referee made. "characterattitudemindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBeside oneself; out of one's senses; mad."After missing her bus and spilling coffee on her shirt, Sarah was incredibly peevish and snapped at anyone who spoke to her. "mindemotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSpiteful, malignant, mischievous, harmful."The peevish child complained about everything, even the smallest things, trying to annoy his siblings. "characterattitudenegativeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHateful, distasteful, horrid."The spoiled child threw a peevish tantrum when his mother refused to buy him another toy. "characterattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading