snappishness

Definitions of snappishness
  1. noun
    a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
    synonyms: biliousness, irritability, peevishness, pettishness, surliness, temper
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    types:
    querulousness
    the quality of being given to complaining
    type of:
    ill nature
    a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
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