peevishism

Updated: May 2, 2025

Peevishism or Ill-nature is a lower degree of anger; and is therefore expressed in the above manner, only more moderate, with half sentences, and broken speeches, uttered hastily; the upper lip drawn up disdainfully; the eyes asquint upon the object of displeasure.

John Hamilton Moore - The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant