Irascibility
noun
The quality or state of easily becoming angry or annoyed.
His irascibility becomes evident when he is under a lot of stress.
Often appears as...
- his irascibility
- showed irascibility
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Disapproving
noun
The quality or state of easily becoming angry or annoyed.
His irascibility becomes evident when he is under a lot of stress.
Often appears as...
- his irascibility
- showed irascibility
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes a bad temperament; implies a personality trait someone should work on.
Her irascibility during meetings often left coworkers feeling uneasy.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Highlights someone's inability to control their temper, often leading to uncomfortable situations.
His irascibility was so well-known that people tiptoed around him.
Pro Tip 3/3Situational Trigger
Shows that specific circumstances, like stress or provocation, could lead to someone's irascibility.
The manager's irascibility surfaced only when project deadlines were missed.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes a bad temperament; implies a personality trait someone should work on.
Her irascibility during meetings often left coworkers feeling uneasy.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Highlights someone's inability to control their temper, often leading to uncomfortable situations.
His irascibility was so well-known that people tiptoed around him.
Pro Tip 3/3Situational Trigger
Shows that specific circumstances, like stress or provocation, could lead to someone's irascibility.
The manager's irascibility surfaced only when project deadlines were missed.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes a bad temperament; implies a personality trait someone should work on.
Her irascibility during meetings often left coworkers feeling uneasy.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Highlights someone's inability to control their temper, often leading to uncomfortable situations.
His irascibility was so well-known that people tiptoed around him.
Pro Tip 3/3Situational Trigger
Shows that specific circumstances, like stress or provocation, could lead to someone's irascibility.
The manager's irascibility surfaced only when project deadlines were missed.
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