Contrary and Peevish

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Contrary adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the contrary soldier is facing a court-martial for insubordination

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Peevish and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peevish" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

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Contrary and peevish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Peevish".

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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