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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Mood Disorder Therapy Huntington’s disease can cause mood disorders, including apathy, depression, anxiety, and irritability.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026 -
So Mark initially came to me reporting symptoms of headache, memory loss, sleep difficulties, emotionality, and irritability.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Waspishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waspishness. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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