SNAPPISHNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

snappishness

noun

Definition of snappishness

as in irritableness

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Noun

With two satellites at supplementary inclinations, the Newtonian perturbations are equal and opposite in the two orbital planes and cancel each other out.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
First is that quantum transitions must be weak to bring about perturbations in experiments.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of perturbation

Noun

Even one night of not getting enough rest can mean irritability, memory issues, focus and, worse, mood.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
Eating earlier than noon could lead to hunger before dinner, while waiting too long to eat lunch may increase fatigue or irritability.

— Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of irritability

Noun

Removable cushions make spot-cleaning easier which is especially helpful with kids, pets, snacks, or all of the above.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Olejniczak Marodi was captured on security cameras loading pets and luggage into a Chevrolet Equinox SUV, according to an arrest warrant.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pet

Noun

The trouble was a bacterial abscess on the child’s neck, swollen, red, warm to the touch, about the size of a ping-pong ball, large enough to force the head into a tilt.

— Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
At least five people died and dozens more were feared dead after a boat carrying West African migrants ran into trouble in the Atlantic Ocean.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of trouble

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Julian Rauch’s 24-yard field goal with 26 seconds left puts the Mountaineers ahead of the Wolverines and Corey Lynch blocks a field goal in the final seconds to seal one of college football’s biggest upsets.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
There are quite a few high-profile match ups on the docket for week one, and with that comes the inevitability of upsets.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of upset

Noun

Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
He was found kneeling in front of a piano and striking the keys, in apparent distress.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of distress

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