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Irritable vs Pettish - What's the difference?

irritable | pettish | Related terms |

Irritable is a related term of pettish.


As adjectives the difference between irritable and pettish

is that irritable is capable of being irritated while pettish is bad-tempered; peevish.

irritable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being irritated.
  • Easily exasperated or excited.
  • Responsive to stimuli.

    • Derived terms

    * irritably * irritability * irritable bowel syndrome

    pettish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • bad-tempered; peevish

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