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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Another sign are cognitive and behavioral changes, which may include confusion, memory problems, irritability, and mood swings.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026 -
The patches do more than simply lessen symptoms such as night sweats and irritability.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Crossness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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