waspishness
/ˈwɑspɪʃnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being irritable, sharp-tempered, or snappish.
- His waspishness was well known in the office; people learned to avoid him in the mornings.
- The critic's waspishness made her reviews entertaining but harsh.
- She tried to hide her waspishness, but her tone gave it away.
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