
Irritability
Emotional State
Irritability often implies a temporary emotional state, not a permanent trait.

The heat caused a surge of irritability in me.
Trigger Warning
Describe what triggers irritability - such as hunger, to convey contextual causes.

Her irritability before lunch was due to hunger.
Cultural Perception
In some cultures, openly showing irritability is frowned upon.

He tried to hide his irritability in the formal meeting.
Compare with
AnnoyanceEdginessExasperationImpatienceTouchiness
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