as in irritableness
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
his self-indulgent pettishness is more than his coworkers should endure
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irritability
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Sleeplessness: Lack of sleep can increase irritability.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025 -
The result is that even a single night of drinking can lead to daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pettishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pettishness. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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