peevish vs sulky

peevish

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

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

  • Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful. 

sulky

adj
  • silent and withdrawn after being upset 

noun
  • Any carriage seating only the driver. 

  • A low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing. 

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