Synonyms of testy

testy

adjective

ˈte-stē 

as in irritable

easily irritated or annoyed

that coworker would be easier to get along with if she weren't so testy all the time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• irritable
• fiery
• peevish
• snappish
• petulant
• irascible
• crotchety
• grouchy
• snippy
• crabby
• grumpy
• waspish
• cross
• snarky
• choleric
• pettish
• cranky
• passionate
• prickly
• out of humor
• sensitive
• out of sorts
• stuffy
• raspy
• short-tempered
• contentious
• snippety
• perverse
• combative
• short
• cantankerous
• querulous
• ornery
• ratty
• argumentative
• disagreeable
• snarly
• snappy
• quick-tempered
• dyspeptic
• belligerent
• fretful
• tetchy
• surly
• bilious
• curmudgeonly
• bellicose
• pugnacious
• fractious
• quarrelsome
• ill-tempered
• truculent
• touchy
• disputatious
• sulky
• huffy
• bearish
• sullen
• scrappy
• ill-natured
• pouty
• ill-humored
• off-color
• cross-grained
• thin-skinned
• hot-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cordial
• friendly
• genial
• outgoing
• affable
• sociable
• gregarious
• sweet
• amiable
• companionable
• agreeable
• good-natured
• extroverted
• easygoing
• carefree
• relaxed
• patient
• tolerant
• well-disposed
• good-tempered
• stoic
• understanding
• uncomplaining
• forbearing
• obliging
• long-suffering
• happy-go-lucky

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of testy

Before things got testy Wednesday night, Messi delivered a few memorable moments. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, your personal life looks a little testy this month. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA men’s World Cup final on Sunday, after the defending champions beat England 2-1 in a testy showdown on Wednesday. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Despite this testy demeanor, fine hair is a little misunderstood. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026