Good-tempered and Peevish

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Good-tempered adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

Usage example: her children were good-tempered and well-behaved in public

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Peevish is an antonym for good-tempered.

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help

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Good-tempered is an antonym for peevish.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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