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

Noun

Other possible clues include dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, irritability, decreased libido and waking repeatedly to urinate.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of irritability

Noun

The board also recommended that commissioners ban the sale of rabbits in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted pets dropped off at shelters.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
The sound waves are below the audible range of 20 Hz, so humans and pets can’t hear them.

— Salomé Grouard, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pet

Noun

They’re soon sent off to fight, and in angry pique Ben too leaves home, fast landing in the company of Patriot colonist forces led by Scotsman Major Ambrose (Iain Glen).

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of pique

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

Noun

Mentors also can recognize when someone is in trouble and connect them with resources, such as a group that focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Wall Street giants have hundreds of billions of dollars riding on Jensen Huang, but sound remarkably unfazed by the trouble the company is in.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

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