Dictionary definition of peevish

1. The toddler's peevish behavior stemmed from lack of sleep.
2. The peevish neighbor often found fault with everyone around him.
3. Despite the peevish remarks, they kept their patience.
4. The peevish old man yelled at kids playing near his yard.
5. His peevish disposition made it challenging to keep the peace.
6. His peevish complaints about the weather grated on everyone's nerves.
7. The peevish customer demanded to speak to the manager.
8. Despite her peevish demeanor, he tried to cheer her up with a joke.
9. The long wait in the queue made some people quite peevish.
10. He became peevish when his plans were repeatedly disrupted.
11. The peevish child refused to eat her vegetables.
12. Her peevish attitude was a sign of her exhaustion and frustration.
13. The peevish tone of his emails made it difficult to communicate effectively.
14. After a night of little sleep, she woke up feeling particularly peevish.
15. His peevish behavior was a result of stress at work.
16. The peevish cat hissed at anyone who tried to pet it.
17. The peevish patient made it challenging for the nurses to care for him.
18. Despite her peevishness, she appreciated the effort to help her.
19. The peevish remarks in the meeting hindered productive discussions.
20. His peevishness was a clear indicator of his displeasure with the situation.
21. The teacher handled the peevish student with patience and understanding.
22. The peevish complaints of the commuters filled the crowded subway car.
23. After a good night's rest, her peevishness disappeared.
24. The peevishness of the crowd at the delayed concert was palpable.