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

This could, in turn, trigger feelings of restlessness and irritability, not to mention the lack of clarity brought on by the moon transiting this Water sign.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Capsaicin, the natural chemical compound in chili peppers, can cause severe irritability in a feline's gastrointestinal system.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of irritability

Noun

For families The resort couldn’t be more family- and pet-friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Frequently asked questions Grass doesn’t last forever, and as individual blades die off from age, disease, pets, and everyday wear, your lawn will gradually thin out if there are no new seeds to replace them.

— Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pet

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Say what needs to change, keep the fix specific, and protect your energy before resentment starts narrating the whole situation.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
As Cohn did before him, Trump likes to frame his anti-establishment politics of resentment as empathy for the working class.

— Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of resentment

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The little device that could cause big trouble Federal investigators are looking into mini computer devices commonly used by water utilities and other organizations.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Shipyard capacity troubles Money isn’t the only variable in the battleship plan.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of trouble

Noun

El-Sayed's win is a boon for the left flank of the Democratic Party, which has recently scored upsets in New York and Colorado.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
However, the night was a team effort for Dallas, as the crew worked to fend off the Amps’ hunt for the biggest upset of this season.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

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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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