pettishness

/ˈpɛtɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being irritable or in a bad mood over small things.
    • The child's pettishness disappeared once she got a snack.
    • Her pettishness after losing the game made everyone avoid her.
    • His pettishness at the meeting annoyed his coworkers.
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