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
  • The presence of a planet causes a tiny perturbation in the lensing of light from the background star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 June 2026
  • Adopt differential privacy or output perturbation (though this can degrade usefulness).
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Kooij says women with ADHD whose symptoms increase during this stage may describe losing control over mood, irritability, sleep and focus.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 July 2026
  • Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of pet
Noun
  • More precisely, the questions sent Trump into a fit of pique.
    — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Definition of pique
Noun
  • Politicians and podcasters model an ethos of resentment, dominance, and 15-minute fame for today’s young men.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Mental health experts previously told USA TODAY that resentment toward displays of wealth often have little to do with the actual individuals involved.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of resentment
Noun
  • With just four months to go until Election Day, the House is having trouble with the basics of legislating – let alone moving the typical election-year messaging bills meant to drive up voter turnout.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • After Medina got into trouble with a Max Muncy double and Kyle Tucker walk — Tucker’s fourth of the game — Harris entered the game with two outs and struck out Tommy Edman to end the inning.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • The round of 32 kicked off to a dramatic start, with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 before Paraguay eliminated Germany in penalty kicks Monday, in one of the most shocking upsets of the tournament so far.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Democrats are reeling from upsets in Colorado’s primary Tuesday night as an anti-establishment wave buried a pair of party veterans.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of upset
Noun
  • Watch closely for signs of heat distress in yourself and others, including your neighbors and the elderly, Delaney said.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Never upside down — The flag should never be displayed upside down except as a signal of distress.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of distress
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