Querulous (7)
'querulous' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for peevish that I've seen before include "Cranky, easily annoyed" , "In irritable state" , "Showing an irritable disposition" , "Easily irritated or annoyed" , "Spiteful" .)
'querulous' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for petulant that I've seen before include "Sullen in a peevish way" , "Peevish, surly" , "Querulous and demanding" , "Irritable, sullen" , "Fractious, pouty" .)