peevish

Definitions

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Characterized by fretful petulance or crossness.

Examples

The tired toddler became increasingly peevish as the afternoon wore on without a nap.

She gave a peevish reply when asked about the delay, clearly frustrated by the lack of progress.

Synonyms

irritable cranky petulant testy querulous fractious crabby

Antonyms

amiable good-natured affable cheerful patient easygoing pleasant