peevish vs sharp-tongued

peevish

adj
  • Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross. 

  • Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous. 

  • Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful. 

sharp-tongued

adj
  • Having an acrid or bitter wit. Often said of someone skilled at or given to insulting or belittling others. 

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