Meaning & use

irritable

adjective·Academic

Easily annoyed, angered, or made impatient by small things.

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Lack of sleep made him irritable and short-tempered with his coworkers.

The toddler grew irritable during the long car ride home.

A note on using this word

Irritable often describes a temporary state caused by tiredness, hunger, or illness rather than a permanent trait.

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