SNAPPISHNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

snappishness

noun

Definition of snappishness

as in irritableness

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Noun

These compounds include acyl-carnitines — molecules that shuttle fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production — and others linked to perturbations in fatty acid metabolism.

— Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of perturbation

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The results on the index reveal that nearly 1 in 4 Ukrainians suffer from high levels of stress characterized by concentration problems, depression, irritability, distrust, physical weakness and other physical problems.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
When the effects of caffeine wear off, people can experience headaches, irritability and tiredness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritability

Noun

So the replies to my comment brought that resentment to the surface, and many replies called the organizer a grifter, a con-artist, and many much more colorful words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Plenty of Helen’s rage is driven by her resentment at the spy-wife label, of course.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of resentment

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While Democrats notched historic upsets nationwide — including in places like Kansas, which broke a 90-year streak — Texas carries outsized national weight given the recent corporate stampede to the state.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has pulled off an upset in the Texas governor’s race, unseating three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of upset

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