as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness
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irritability
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With withdrawal, adolescents can suffer greater anxiety and irritability.—
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Meanwhile, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH eating pattern) can reduce blood sugar swings that worsen irritability.—
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Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Crossness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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