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
  • Eating earlier than noon could lead to hunger before dinner, while waiting too long to eat lunch may increase fatigue or irritability.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • The county also has a litany of cooling centers that residents can take their families and pets to for relief from the the heat.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • How Flor made her way from the north side of Chicago all the way to Gary remains a mystery, but Ratkowski said the reunion is a good reminder of why to always microchip your pet.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pet
Noun
  • The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Fewer annoying managers, rehab visits, or fits of artistic pique.
    — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of pique
Noun
  • The inescapable sounds of rejection and resentment should’ve long been raining down from the Dawg Pound and ringing in the ears of the bosses who divided this fanbase by dolling up a flawed man as their franchise quarterback.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Margo and Harry’s late-life crisis brings decades of love, resentment and regret to the surface, with humour and emotional truth.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of resentment
Noun
  • The shadow default rate measures the percentage of cases where the terms of their loans are changed after the money has been borrowed, usually because the borrowing company has run into trouble.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Point Bennett hosts massive seal and sea lion colonies that can number well into the tens of thousands—well worth the trouble.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • And, yes, if FSU could pull off an upset at Alabama or at Miami, those wins would strengthen the perception of the program.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Flag football Panorama pulled off the biggest upset of the week, defeating Eagle Rock in four overtimes.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Noun
  • Three of the world’s four refining hubs are in severe distress.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Like many patients, especially those in acute distress, Clancy was perhaps not always perfectly transparent or coöperative with her medical providers.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of distress
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