tetchiness
Noun: A state or quality of being easily irritated, annoyed, or impatient; a tendency to become peevish or touchy over minor matters.
"Tetchiness" is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's irritable mood or disposition. It often implies a temporary state of heightened sensitivity to annoyance, frequently triggered by fatigue, stress, or discomfort. It is a formal synonym for "irritability" or "peevishness."
- The long flight delay and lack of sleep contributed to a general tetchiness among the waiting passengers.
- He apologized for his tetchiness, explaining he had a headache.
- There was a noticeable tetchiness in her voice when she was asked the same question repeatedly.
- "A fit/bout of tetchiness": This phrase describes a specific, temporary episode of irritable behavior.
- He was prone to fits of tetchiness when his work was interrupted.
- Tetchy (adjective): Easily irritated or annoyed.
- The hot weather made everyone feel tetchy.
- Techiness: An alternate, less common spelling of "tetchiness."
- Irritability
- Peevishness
- Testiness
- Touchiness
- Cantankerousness (implies a more habitual, quarrelsome nature)
- Patience
- Calmness
- Equanimity
- Good humor
While there is no common idiom using the exact word "tetchiness," the state it describes is often captured in phrases like: * "To be on a short fuse": To be very irritable and likely to get angry quickly. * Be careful what you say to him; he's on a short fuse today. * "To be in a foul mood": To be in a very bad, irritable temper. * The boss is in a foul mood, so avoid his office.
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feeling easily irritated
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