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testiness

/tɛstɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does testiness mean?

noun

A feeling of irritability or annoyance, often in a mild or petty way. Testiness is a state of being easily annoyed or irritated.

Example

"Her testiness was evident in the way she snapped at her colleagues for no reason."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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