SNAPPISHNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

snappishness

noun

Definition of snappishness

as in irritableness

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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

Even one night of not getting enough rest can mean irritability, memory issues, focus and, worse, mood.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of irritability

Noun

McBride, like all good satirists, cranks up the volume of those resentments and insecurities, in the process revealing a new way to see the world.

— T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
Clear information gives everyone a fair chance to ask questions and prevents resentment from filling in the missing details.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of resentment

Noun

Smith-Shawver cruised through his first two innings Monday before running into trouble in the sixth, giving up a two-run home run to Pete Crow-Armstrong, an NL MVP candidate.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
This year, his boss waged a military war with Iran that continues to exacerbate America’s cost-of-living troubles and rattle the bond market.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of trouble

Noun

Sometimes upsets are fluky, with some pivotal breaks going the underdogs' way.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Here, Ava Wallace, Matt Futterman and James Hansen present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2026, from the best matches and biggest upsets to their abiding memories.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of upset

Noun

But, in his view, the discussion of mental distress among kids ought to focus there.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
The family’s attorney says Mayich struggled through a military-style practice with little rest or water, showing clear distress before collapsing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of distress

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