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
  • However, perturbations from the sun's gravity will ultimately break this temporary gravitational dance, sending 2024 PT5 back to its home in the Arjuna belt.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Relative genotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons inferred from free energy perturbation approaches.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of perturbation
Noun
  • Long-term exposure can result in irritability, fatigue, muscle aches, difficulty concentrating, tremors and weight loss.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Symptoms vary from headaches, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, and even depression.
    Jason Walker, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • The presence of an animal welfare organization representative is required in most movies featuring pets.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • A lot of people in this book have lost great friends, and pets become even more meaningful.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pet
Noun
  • Additionally, Brrr°® has a vast library of production-ready cooling fabrics in polyester, nylon and a variety of blends across all major fabric types including knits, wovens, interlock, mesh, pique, sheeting and 30 denier lightweight fabrics for hoodies and technical garments, to name a few.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Available to be purchased at the Garden are the Sport-tec quarter-zip pullover ($120), 1983 Classic pique polo in purple haze and vintage plus ($95) and The Garden Cup T-shirt ($48).
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of pique
Noun
  • This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
    TOM MURPHY and DEVI SHASTRI, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
    DEVI SHASTRI, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of resentment
Noun
  • Pacifici shares an example where a buyer of a healthcare company inherited regulatory trouble from the previous owner, putting a third of the company’s revenue at risk and exposing it to potential fines.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity mean people with ADHD may have trouble staying organized, concentrating, managing time or controlling impulses, which can affect all areas of life.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • However, there were no upsets on this day: Waters cruised to a 9,4 win for the title.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Ohio State and Miami tumble in College Football Playoff rankings After suffering shocking upsets to unranked opponents on Saturday, Ohio State and Miami dropped in the penultimate CFB rankings ahead of conference championship week.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of upset
Noun
  • The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
    Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
  • While one source said the legal action is ongoing, the litigation is not creating any prohibitive financial distress for VREG.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of distress
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