waspish Antonyms

Meaning of waspish

Wordnet

waspish (s)

very irritable

Webster

waspish (a.)

Resembling a wasp in form; having a slender waist, like a wasp.

Quick to resent a trifling affront; characterized by snappishness; irritable; irascible; petulant; snappish.

waspish Sentence Examples

  1. The waspish critic's words stung like a swarm of bees.
  2. She had a waspish tongue, ready to deliver a venomous barb at any moment.
  3. The politician's waspish remarks earned him a reputation as a ruthless opponent.
  4. The old woman's waspish nature made her a solitary figure.
  5. The waspish newscaster spared no one in his scathing commentary.
  6. The headmaster's waspish temper frightened the students into submission.
  7. The waspish neighbor's constant complaints poisoned the atmosphere of the community.
  8. Her waspish wit could cut through any facade, revealing the truth beneath.
  9. The waspish columnist's articles were known for their sharp observations and stinging satire.
  10. The waspish comment left a bitter aftertaste in its wake, reminding everyone of the speaker's malicious intent.

FAQs About the word waspish

very irritableResembling a wasp in form; having a slender waist, like a wasp., Quick to resent a trifling affront; characterized by snappishness; irritable; ira

fiery,irritable, pettish, crotchety, grouchy,peevish, out of humor, quick-tempered, stuffy, perverse

genial,friendly, extraverted, friendly, amiable, sweet, cordial, gregarious, extraverted, outgoing

The waspish critic's words stung like a swarm of bees.

She had a waspish tongue, ready to deliver a venomous barb at any moment.

The politician's waspish remarks earned him a reputation as a ruthless opponent.

The old woman's waspish nature made her a solitary figure.