Peevishness and Refractoriness

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Peevishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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Refractoriness and peevishness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractoriness" instead a noun "Peevishness".

Nearby Words: peevish, peevishly

Refractoriness noun - Refusal to obey.

Usage example: I wish that teenager would grow up—she still displays the refractoriness of a two-year-old

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Peevishness and refractoriness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peevishness" instead a noun "Refractoriness".

Nearby Words: refractory, refractor

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