Testiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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testiness
[ ˈtɛstɪnəs ]
in a conversation
Irritability or impatience, especially when provoked
Synonyms
crankiness, impatience, irritability
Examples of usage
- He responded to her testiness with a calm demeanor
- She couldn't hide her testiness during the meeting
general
A state of being easily irritated or annoyed
Synonyms
crabbiness, grumpiness, irritability
Examples of usage
- His testiness was evident in his short responses
- The constant noise in the city contributed to her testiness
Translations
Translations of the word "testiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritação
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ापन
🇩🇪 Reizbarkeit
🇮🇩 kekesalan
🇺🇦 роздратованість
🇵🇱 drażliwość
🇯🇵 苛立ち
🇫🇷 irritabilité
🇪🇸 irritabilidad
🇹🇷 sinirlilik
🇰🇷 짜증
🇸🇦 التهيج
🇨🇿 podrážděnost
🇸🇰 podráždenosť
🇨🇳 易怒
🇸🇮 razdražljivost
🇮🇸 pirringur
🇰🇿 ашулану
🇬🇪 გაღიზიანება
🇦🇿 qıcıqlanma
🇲🇽 irritabilidad
Etymology
The word 'testiness' originated from the Middle English word 'testy' meaning 'impetuous, headstrong'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a state of irritability or impatience. The term is often used in contexts where emotions are running high or when someone is easily provoked.
See also: attest, detest, protest, retest, test, testable, testament, tester, testifications, testify, testimony, tests, untested.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,859, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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