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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prickliness

/prɪkˈlɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does prickliness mean?

noun

The quality of being prickly or having sharp points; a tendency to be irritable or easily annoyed.

Example

"Her prickliness made it difficult for her to form close relationships."

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