adjective
1.
Synonyms: irritable , fractious, huffy, peevish, pettish, petulant, querulous, snappish, waspish, waspy
Related Word: captious, carping, caviling, critical, faultfinding; contrary, perverse
Contrasted words: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, resigned; subdued, submissive, tame
2.
Synonyms: impatient 1, chafing, unpatient