Embittered and Peevish

Embittered

Embittered adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

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

Nearby Word: embittering

Peevish

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

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

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly
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