as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
his constant peevishness made everyone around him cranky as well
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irritability
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Such symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, mood swings and insomnia.
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The symptoms often look different in dads—anger or sudden outbursts, irritability and substance misuse, for example.
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“Peevishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peevishness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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