1. the quality or state of being irritable, short-tempered, or inclined to speak sharply

Examples

• Her snappishness increased as the deadline approached.
• The teacher’s snappishness made the students nervous.
• His snappishness was likely due to lack of sleep.
• The customer’s snappishness didn’t faze the experienced clerk.
• She apologized for her snappishness during the stressful meeting.
• The dog’s snappishness around strangers concerned the owner.