Outgoing and Peevish

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Outgoing adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Peevish is an antonym for outgoing.

Nearby Word: outgo

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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Outgoing is an antonym for peevish.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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