TESTY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

testy

adjective

ˈte-stē

Definition of testy

as in irritable

easily irritated or annoyed that coworker would be easier to get along with if she weren't so testy all the time

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Recent Examples of testy Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA men’s World Cup final on Sunday, after the defending champions beat England 2-1 in a testy showdown on Wednesday. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 The first half was a scrappy, testy affair with very little rhythm or rhyme from both teams. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Despite this testy demeanor, fine hair is a little misunderstood. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 The testy negotiation, punctuated by Rick promising to machete Gareth to death, is interrupted by the distant sound of gunfire and a huge explosion—Carol has arrived. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for testy

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How skipping breakfast affects kids at school Nemours KidsHealth reports that kids who miss the morning meal often feel tired, restless or irritable by midmorning.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Skipping meals can negatively affect blood sugar levels and leave you feeling hungry, irritable, and unable to pay attention.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026

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Kusama, known for her fiery red wig, lived by choice in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital for decades.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

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