irascibility

noun

Definition of irascibilitynext
as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience his natural irascibility tends to make people leave him alone

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irritability
Noun
  • Other possible clues include dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, irritability, decreased libido and waking repeatedly to urinate.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The results on the index reveal that nearly 1 in 4 Ukrainians suffer from high levels of stress characterized by concentration problems, depression, irritability, distrust, physical weakness and other physical problems.
    — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritability
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“Irascibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irascibility. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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