100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "peevishly"

Definition

Peevishly is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that is irritable, querulous, or displaying annoyance. It often indicates a sense of impatience or dissatisfaction in the way someone communicates or reacts.

Synonyms

• Irritably
• Testily
• Petulantly
• Crossly
• Grumpily
• Complainingly

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Calmly
• Patiently
• Good-naturedly
• Agreeably
• Happily

Examples

1. She replied peevishly when asked about her plans for the weekend.
2. He looked at the messy room peevishly, wishing someone would clean it up.
3. The child peevishly complained about having to do homework.
4. “Do I have to go?” she asked peevishly, crossing her arms.
5. He peevishly pointed out every mistake in the report.
6. The cat peevishly swatted at the toy that refused to move.
7. She sighed peevishly at her friend's constant interruptions.
8. The waiter was treated peevishly by the unsatisfied customer.
9. He muttered peevishly under his breath as he waited in line.
10. She smiled peevishly, masking her irritation with forced cheer.
11. The teacher spoke peevishly to the students who weren't paying attention.
12. He peevishly denied any involvement in the mess.
13. They argued peevishly over whose turn it was to do the dishes.
14. She peevishly insisted that her brother stop teasing her.
15. With a peevish glance, he turned away from the noisy group.
16. The teenager responded peevishly to her parents' questions.
17. He peevishly tapped his foot while waiting for the movie to start.
18. She peevishly complained about the weather ruining her plans.
19. The dog barked peevishly at the mailman.
20. He peevishly remarked that the meeting was a waste of time.
21. “Why can’t you be on time?” she asked peevishly.
22. The employee responded peevishly to the last-minute changes.
23. She rolled her eyes peevishly at his constant jokes.
24. He replied peevishly, “I told you I was busy!”
25. The children peevishly whined when it was time to leave the park.
26. She spoke peevishly, irritated by the slow service.
27. He peevishly threw down his pen in frustration.
28. The toddler peevishly demanded attention during dinner.
29. She looked peevishly at the clock, wishing it would move faster.
30. He peevishly pointed out that he had been right all along.
31. “This is so unfair!” she exclaimed peevishly.
32. He peevishly pushed the papers away, tired of the work.
33. The critic reviewed the movie peevishly, finding fault with every aspect.
34. She answered peevishly, “I’m not in the mood for this.”
35. The dog peevishly whined when it was left alone.
36. He peevishly argued that the rules were too strict.
37. She replied peevishly, her patience wearing thin.
38. The weather forecast made him peevishly cancel his plans.
39. He looked peevishly at the empty cookie jar.
40. She peevishly asked why no one had cleaned the kitchen.
41. The child spoke peevishly, refusing to share his toys.
42. He peevishly pointed out the mistake in her calculations.
43. She responded peevishly to the endless questions.
44. The student peevishly protested the unfair grading.
45. He sighed peevishly, wishing for a day off.
46. She peevishly remarked on the lack of organization.
47. The waiter was met with a peevish complaint from the diner.
48. He peevishly complained about the long wait for coffee.
49. She looked peevishly at her partner for being late.
50. He responded peevishly to the criticism of his work.
51. The cat peevishly batted at the door, wanting to go outside.
52. She peevishly brushed off the compliment, feeling undeserving.
53. He spoke peevishly, tired of repeating himself.
54. The children argued peevishly over the last piece of cake.
55. She peevishly scolded her dog for tearing up the couch.
56. He peevishly remarked how boring the lecture was.
57. The team peevishly complained about the coach’s decisions.
58. She tapped her fingers peevishly on the table.
59. He peevishly pointed out the obvious flaws in the plan.
60. She looked peevishly at her phone, annoyed by the lack of signal.
61. The driver reacted peevishly to the traffic jam.
62. He peevishly dismissed the suggestion as impractical.
63. She sighed peevishly, feeling overwhelmed by her workload.
64. The toddler whined peevishly when bedtime approached.
65. He peevishly called out for someone to help him fix the issue.
66. She spoke peevishly, her frustration evident in her tone.
67. The team members argued peevishly during the brainstorming session.
68. He peevishly noted the unfairness of the situation.
69. She peevishly insisted that she wouldn’t attend the party.
70. He peevishly complained about the lack of coffee in the pot.
71. The siblings bickered peevishly over who would sit in the front seat.
72. She answered the phone peevishly, not wanting to talk.
73. He peevishly accused his friend of forgetting their plans.
74. The children peevishly asked when they could go home.
75. She peevishly pointed out that they were running late.
76. He looked peevishly at the mess left by his roommates.
77. She peevishly stated that she didn’t want to participate anymore.
78. He peevishly rolled his eyes at the repetitive task.
79. The customer complained peevishly about the service.
80. She peevishly reminded him of his promise to help.
81. He peevishly asked why no one had told him earlier.
82. The student peevishly responded to the teacher’s question.
83. She peevishly grumbled about the lack of snacks.
84. The dog looked peevishly at its owner for a treat.
85. He peevishly stated that he was tired of the same routine.
86. She peevishly asked when they would arrive at their destination.
87. He reacted peevishly to the unexpected news.
88. She peevishly pointed out that it was her turn to choose.
89. The cat peevishly meowed when ignored.
90. He peevishly insisted on having things his way.
91. She peevishly threw her hands in the air in frustration.
92. He peevishly remarked that he was done with the project.
93. The siblings peevishly discussed where to go for dinner.
94. She sighed peevishly, feeling unappreciated.
95. He peevishly glanced at the clock, wishing time would move faster.
96. She peevishly stated that she didn't want to go out anymore.
97. He looked peevishly at the pile of laundry he had to fold.
98. The student peevishly asked when they would get a break.
99. She peevishly pointed out the flaws in her friend’s argument.
100. He peevishly complained that no one was listening to him.