pettishness
pettishness · pettishnesses
The state of being pettishThe state of being pettish; peevishness, irritability.
/ˈpɛtɪʃnəs/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being pettish; peevishness, irritability.
More definitions
- a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
Origin
From pettish + -ness.From pettish + -ness.
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Forms
plural: pettishnesses| Singular | pettishness |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger:temperbiliousnessirritabilitypeevishnesssnappishnesssurliness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedpettish
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable