as in peevishness
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Noun
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The detox process can bring on withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, headaches, and irritability.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches and irritability are a few telltale signs of dehydration, which occurs when the body has rapidly lost electrolytes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Between Dave’s whiny petulance, Edna’s glum watchfulness and their performative mwah-mwah kisses, this couple is a walking talking warning sign.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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And Monday night’s show of frustration and occasional petulance at Stamford Bridge was precisely the kind of example Pereira does not need from a player supposed to set an example for others to follow.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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One of the original cast members, Mary has always said exactly what was on her mind and is blunt perhaps to the point of rudeness.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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According to an article from on the growing rudeness in society, incidents like this are becoming more common.—
Darlin Tillery,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Querulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/querulousness. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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