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irritableness

noun

Definition of irritablenessnext
as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience the old man's chronic irritableness makes him the terror of the nursing home

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  1. irritability
  2. aggression
Noun
  • Even one night of not getting enough rest can mean irritability, memory issues, focus and, worse, mood.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Eating earlier than noon could lead to hunger before dinner, while waiting too long to eat lunch may increase fatigue or irritability.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • That was the most glaring example of the gulf between the two teams in terms of duels, aggression and general competitiveness.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The savage purge since June of high-momentum stocks – dominated by AI hardware and related industrials – has sapped the bullish aggression of traders, helping to reset tactical sentiment toward a more neutral level.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggression
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“Irritableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritableness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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