Synonyms & Antonyms : Peevish
Peevish
( Adjective )
The peevish nature of this politician is the biggest blocade for his progress.
Synonyms:
Acrimonious
Cantankerous
Captions
Childish
Churlish
Crusty
Fractions
Fretful
Ill-tempered
Petulant
Sulky
Sullen
Surly
Testy
Tetchy
Touchy
Contextual Examples:
The acrimonious dispute between two groups was settled peacefully.
His illness has made him increasingly cantankerous.
It seems churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
She is ill-tempered so easily gets fraction.
A petulant and jealous wife always quarrels with her husband.
All my attempts to amuse the children were not with sullen scowls.
Antonyms:
Affable
Agreeable
Cheerful
Cheery
Easy-Going
Even – tempered
Genial
Good- natured
Happy
Merry
Pleasant
Sweet
Contextual Examples:
He found her parents very affable.
I was very happy to hear the news of winning our team.
She is very cheerful and agreeable by nature.
My mother doesn’t mind who comes to stay. She is very easy going.
The air was sweet with the scent of lilies.
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