as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
his natural irascibility tends to make people leave him alone
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irritability
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Even for those without diabetes, blood sugar swings can lead to fatigue, hunger, irritability and cravings, experts say, but a few smart swaps plus timing your meals strategically can help keep blood sugar steady.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
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At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.—
Katherine Speller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Irascibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irascibility. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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