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Synonyms & Similar Words
testy
touchy
cranky
irascible
fractious
querulous
petulant
peevish
cantankerous
cross
crank
grouchy
grumpy
sulky
sullen
moody
temperamental
volatile
mercurial
snappish
snappy
short-tempered
ill-tempered
bad-tempered
quick-tempered
impatient
restless
edgy
tense
nervous
high-strung
excitable
sensitive
prickly
thin-skinned
irritable
disagreeable
contentious
argumentative
contrary
obstinate
stubborn
Meaning of Irritable
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "irritable" refers to a person who is easily annoyed or made angry, or a condition that is easily inflamed or irritated.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "irritable" as being in a state of irritation, or having a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes "irritable" as feeling or showing annoyance or bad temper, often because of a particular situation or condition.
Example Uses
- The patient was irritable due to the constant pain and discomfort.
- After a few hours of traveling, the children became irritable and restless.
- The irritable boss yelled at his employees for not meeting the deadline.
- She was feeling irritable and snappy, so she decided to take a break and go for a walk.
- The irritable skin condition caused redness and itching, making it difficult to concentrate.