Peevish and Stoic

Opposite meaning words

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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Stoic is an antonym for peevish.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

Stoic adjective - Accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint.

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Peevish is an antonym for stoic.

Nearby Words: stoical, stoicism, stoically

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