as in irritableness
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
his perpetual waspishness only served to make those around him cranky as well
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irritability
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Be prepared for temporary withdrawal effects like irritability and anxiety.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Waspishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waspishness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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