peevish
Pronunciation:
/ˈpiːvɪʃ//ˈpivɪʃ/adjective
Definitions
Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
Example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.
Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
Example: Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.
Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
(adverb) Peevishly.