snappishness

noun

Definition of snappishnessnext
as in irritableness

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  1. perturbation
  2. irritability
  3. pet
  4. pique
  5. resentment
  6. trouble
  7. upset
  8. distress
Noun
  • With two satellites at supplementary inclinations, the Newtonian perturbations are equal and opposite in the two orbital planes and cancel each other out.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • First is that quantum transitions must be weak to bring about perturbations in experiments.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Kooij says women with ADHD whose symptoms increase during this stage may describe losing control over mood, irritability, sleep and focus.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 July 2026
  • Giving your body a chance to relax with floor time can interrupt stress and give the body a chance to recharge, which could reduce feelings of irritability or distress.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • While pets are not allowed in the inn, there is one room set aside with its own private entrance that is pet friendly, for a fee.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Officials offered several tips to beat the heat, including staying hydrated, taking breaks in the shade and not leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pet
Noun
  • Fewer annoying managers, rehab visits, or fits of artistic pique.
    — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • The Odyssey’s starry cast — which includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson — certainly helped pique prerelease awareness.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of pique
Noun
  • That path can lead to feelings of disappointment, bitterness and resentment.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Getting the plan on the table early keeps a routine bill from turning into a lasting resentment.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of resentment
Noun
  • France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.
    — Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In the past, summers have not been hot enough to justify the trouble for most homes.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • That reaction perhaps suggests that there have been more of these upsets than is the case.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • March Madness has an American culture expectation of automatic bids, of Cinderella stories and upsets.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of upset
Noun
  • When a product begins to influence distress, dependency, trust or professional judgment, the standard can no longer be simple engagement.
    — Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Apply distress to a young brain, and the deformation isn’t just in the education process, but in the neurodevelopment of people’s minds.
    — Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Definition of distress
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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