Mopey and Peevish

Mopey

Mopey adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: I don't know what's made him all mopey, but he's getting hard to live with

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

Peevish

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

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

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly
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