prickliness

[US]/[ˈprɪkəlnəs]/
[UK]/[ˈprɪkəlnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being prickly; a tendency to be easily irritated or offended.; the state of being covered in prickles.
adj.prickly (used as an adjective, relating to prickliness)

Phrases & Collocations

avoiding prickliness

showed prickliness

with prickliness

child's prickliness

despite prickliness

managing prickliness

increased prickliness

overcoming prickliness

displaying prickliness

inherent prickliness

Example Sentences

her prickliness often masked a deep insecurity.

he displayed a certain prickliness towards new colleagues.

despite her prickliness, she was a loyal friend.

the prickliness of his personality alienated many people.

he attributed her prickliness to past experiences.

the team needed to address the project lead's prickliness.

she softened her prickliness over time.

his prickliness was a defense mechanism.

the customer service representative handled her prickliness with grace.

avoid provoking his prickliness during the meeting.

she recognized the prickliness in her own behavior.

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