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tetchier

 

[ หˆtษ›tสƒษชษ™ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood, behavior

The term 'tetchier' refers to a state of being easily irritated or annoyed. It describes individuals who may overreact to minor disturbances or exhibit a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings. When someone is tetchier, they are often more prone to snapping at others or becoming upset over trivial matters. This emotional state can be temporary and may arise due to stress or fatigue.

Synonyms

irritable, sensitive, testy, touchy

Examples of usage

  • After a long day at work, I tend to feel tetchier than usual.
  • She became tetchier as the deadline approached.
  • He was tetchier with his friends than he usually was.

Translations

Translations of the word "tetchier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irritรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคกเคผเคšเคฟเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reizbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mudah tersinggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐั‚ั–ะฒะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ draลผliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใ‚‰ใ„ใ‚‰ใ—ใ‚„ใ™ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irritable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ irritable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huysuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งœ์ฆ์„ ์ž˜ ๋‚ด๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrzutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrzutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„พๆฐ”ๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerazpoloลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pirrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ irritable

Etymology

The word 'tetchy' originates from the early 19th century and is believed to have been derived from the term 'touchy', which describes someone who is easily affected or offended. The suffix '-er' in 'tetchier' indicates a comparative form, suggesting a greater degree of irritability than in its base form. Its usage has been recorded in various literary works and colloquial speech, often capturing the essence of human emotions in response to life's pressures. Over time, 'tetchy' and its comparative form have evolved in English to represent not just irritation but also the fragility of human temperament in diverse situations, reflecting broader social and psychological understandings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,750, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.