100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "testily"

Definition

Testily is an adverb that means in a manner that is irritable, impatient, or showing annoyance. It often describes a response or reaction that is sharp and lacking in patience.

Synonyms

• Irritably
• Petulantly
• Crossly
• Snappishly
• Grumpily
• Testily
• Sulkily

Antonyms

• Calmly
• Peacefully
• Patiently
• Serenely
• Gently
• Cordially

Examples

1. She responded testily when asked about her plans for the weekend.
2. "I don't have time for this," he said testily, tapping his foot.
3. The teacher spoke testily to the students who were not paying attention.
4. He answered the phone testily, clearly annoyed by the interruption.
5. When the question was repeated, she replied testily, "I already told you!"
6. The customer complained testily about the long wait for service.
7. He snapped testily at his coworker during the meeting.
8. "Could you stop asking stupid questions?" she said testily.
9. The child answered testily when his mother asked him to clean his room.
10. She looked at him testily when he suggested they change their plans.
11. "That's not how it works!" he exclaimed testily.
12. After the third delay, she replied testily to the airline representative.
13. He shook his head testily at the suggestion of another meeting.
14. "Why can't you understand?" she said testily as frustration built.
15. The driver responded testily to the other car's honking.
16. "Just leave me alone!" he shouted testily at his friends.
17. The manager spoke testily when asked about the project's status.
18. "This is ridiculous!" she replied testily to the customer service agent.
19. He typed testily at his computer, frustrated with the slow internet.
20. "I don't see the point," she said testily, crossing her arms.
21. The waiter was treated testily by the demanding patron.
22. "Can we not go over this again?" he asked testily.
23. She sighed testily when her plans were interrupted.
24. "It's not my fault!" he replied testily to the accusation.
25. The response came testily, reflecting her growing annoyance.
26. "You never listen!" she said testily, raising her voice.
27. He answered the door testily, not expecting guests.
28. "That was unnecessary," she replied testily to her colleague.
29. The athlete responded testily to questions about his performance.
30. "I told you to stop!" he said testily to his younger sibling.
31. The debate continued testily, with no one willing to compromise.
32. "Enough already!" she retorted testily during the discussion.
33. "Can't you just be quiet?" he said testily to the noisy crowd.
34. The manager's tone was testily dismissive of the employee's concerns.
35. "Why are you so difficult?" she asked testily.
36. He looked testily at the clock, annoyed at being late.
37. The politician answered testily to the reporter's probing questions.
38. "I have better things to do," she replied testily.
39. The tone of her voice was testily sharp when she spoke.
40. "This isn't what we agreed on!" he said testily.
41. The lecture continued testily, with students clearly disengaged.
42. "Why are you making this so hard?" she asked testily.
43. His reply came testily, betraying his impatience.
44. "I can't believe you forgot again," she said testily.
45. The employee's reaction was testily defensive when confronted.
46. "That's not the point!" he said testily in the discussion.
47. The atmosphere was testily charged during the meeting.
48. "Just do your job," she retorted testily to her assistant.
49. The siblings argued testily over who would get the last piece of cake.
50. "You should have told me earlier," she replied testily.
51. The customer spoke testily, frustrated with the lack of help.
52. "I can't keep doing this," he said testily to his partner.
53. The pet owner responded testily to the vet's advice.
54. "That's enough of your excuses!" she said testily.
55. The conversation turned testily, as tensions rose.
56. "I wish you'd just listen," he said testily.
57. "Stop interrupting me!" she snapped testily.
58. The coach's comments were testily directed at the players.
59. "You need to understand," he replied testily, exasperated.
60. The tone of the email was testily confrontational.
61. "I don't want to hear it," she said testily.
62. The discussion was testily heated, with no resolution in sight.
63. "That's not how you should approach this," he said testily.
64. "I don't appreciate your tone," she replied testily.
65. The teacher responded testily to the student's questions.
66. "Just answer the question," he said testily.
67. The driver reacted testily to the traffic jam.
68. "We can't keep going like this," she said testily.
69. The rival teams exchanged testily remarks during the match.
70. "I don't have time for your games," he said testily.
71. The conversation was testily interrupted by a phone call.
72. "Why are we still discussing this?" she asked testily.
73. The comment was made testily, reflecting the speaker's annoyance.
74. "You need to get it together," he replied testily.
75. The memo was written in a testily critical tone.
76. "I can't believe you did that!" she said testily.
77. The meeting ended testily as people left frustrated.
78. "This isn't my problem," he replied testily.
79. The feedback was given testily, showing the manager's irritation.
80. "You need to be more considerate," she said testily.
81. The party turned testily when disagreements arose.
82. "Don't speak to me like that!" he said testily.
83. The reply came testily, cutting the conversation short.
84. "I don't want to argue," she said testily.
85. The debate became testily personal as tensions escalated.
86. "Enough of your nonsense," he snapped testily.
87. The instructions were given testily, lacking clarity.
88. "Can we please move on?" she asked testily.
89. The atmosphere was testily charged after the announcement.
90. "That's not acceptable," he replied testily to the proposal.
91. "You're missing the point!" she said testily.
92. The exchange became testily confrontational.
93. "I don't see how that's relevant," he replied testily.
94. The discussion was testily derailed by side arguments.
95. "Can't we just focus?" she said testily.
96. The meeting ended testily, with everyone feeling frustrated.
97. "You need to get your facts straight," he said testily.
98. The response was testily dismissive of the concerns raised.
99. "I'm not in the mood for this," she replied testily.
100. The final comment was made testily, signaling the end of the debate.