Feistiness and Petulance

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Feistiness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.

Usage example: a panel of political pundits with a well-earned reputation for unfettered feistiness

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Petulance and feistiness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petulance" instead a noun "Feistiness".

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: I do not appreciate your petulance and eagerness to argue

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Feistiness and petulance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Feistiness" instead a noun "Petulance".

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

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