peevedness
State of vexation
Peevedness is the state of being peeved—mildly annoyed or irritated.
The word captures a low-grade, often temporary displeasure: Her peevedness at the delayed flight faded once she boarded.
It's less intense than anger, more like sustained grumpiness over a minor grievance.
Slightly angered or bothered
miffed · piqued · ruffled · chafed · galled · rankled · bothered · displeased
Intensely irritated, patience gone
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- fed upOut of patience
- aggravatedIntensified or vexed
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
dissatisfied · thwarted · stymied · blocked · impatient · restless · antsy · chagrin
Easily annoyed, ill-tempered
- crankyIll-tempered and peevish
- grumpyIrritable in temperament
- cantankerousBad-tempered and argumentative
- crabbyIll-tempered, easily annoyed
sulky · sullen · moody · surly · ill-tempered · bad-tempered · crotchety · curmudgeonly
irritated
Slightly angered or bothered
nettled · miffed · piqued · ruffled · chafed · galled · rankled · bothered · displeased · put out
exasperated
Intensely irritated, patience gone
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- fed upOut of patience
- aggravatedIntensified or vexed
disgruntled · dissatisfied · thwarted · stymied · blocked · impatient · restless · antsy · chagrin · dismayed
grouchy
Easily annoyed, ill-tempered
- crankyIll-tempered and peevish
- grumpyIrritable in temperament
- cantankerousBad-tempered and argumentative
crabby · sulky · sullen · moody · surly · ill-tempered · bad-tempered · crotchety · curmudgeonly · waspish
resentful
Feeling lingering ill will
affronted · umbrage · dudgeon · spleen · bitter · sore · disaffected · wounded · slighted · snubbed
peevednesscontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
serenity · equanimity · cheerfulness · placidity · good humor
peevednessgood nature
Kindly, agreeable temperament
patience · forbearance · imperturbability · unflappability · affability