Translations for „peevish“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

peev·ish [ˈpi:vɪʃ] ADJ

peevish

razdražljiv

peevish

zlovoljen

peevish

tečen

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English

As for us, we're bearish on the stock market... skittish on bonds... and peevish on the election.

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This sobering news, he says, has put an end at once to a strain of somewhat peevish invective.

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We may know exactly where we're going, but the journey is so much fun, all but the most peevish audience members will find it impossible to complain.

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The senator didn't show up until 3:52 p.m., so the crowd had some right to be a little peevish.

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He deplored her behaviour, capriciousness, peevish faces and sharp words.

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These didn't have to be deadly traps, showing him up as peevish, tempestuous and mendacious; they could have been opportunities to eliminate poisoned chalices.

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The tone might seem peevish, but it wasn't really.

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It is always peevish and fretful and restless, wanting something it can't get.

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There is a peevish, self-righteous side to it - a feeling that, as the green, superior form on transport, bikes should enjoy a privileged position on the roads.

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Each bit of infrastructure would make some kind of declamatory statement -- sometimes gracious and welcoming, sometimes didactic, sometimes peevish.

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