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pettishness

noun

A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A1

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Pronunciation

ˈpɛtɪʃnəs

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noun

  1. A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

    “His temper was well known to all his employees”

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His temper was well known to all his employees

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