Irritability
noun
The quality of becoming annoyed easily.
His irritable behaviour was caused by stress and lack of sleep.
Often appears as...
- show irritable behaviour
- suffer from irritability
noun
A state in which a part of the body becomes sensitive and react to certain conditions or substances.
The irritability of the skin increases in eczema patients.
Often appears as...
- irritability of the skin
- increase in irritability
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Formal
Technical
noun
A tendency to be incited to action or anger.
His irritable behaviour was apparent as he quickly became angry.
Often appears as...
- increase in irritable behaviour
- show signs of irritability
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Informal
noun
The quality of becoming annoyed easily.
His irritable behaviour was caused by stress and lack of sleep.
Often appears as...
- show irritable behaviour
- suffer from irritability
noun
A state in which a part of the body becomes sensitive and react to certain conditions or substances.
The irritability of the skin increases in eczema patients.
Often appears as...
- irritability of the skin
- increase in irritability
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A tendency to be incited to action or anger.
His irritable behaviour was apparent as he quickly became angry.
Often appears as...
- increase in irritable behaviour
- show signs of irritability
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Irritability often implies a temporary emotional state, not a permanent trait.
The heat caused a surge of irritability in me.
Pro Tip 2/3Trigger Warning
Describe what triggers irritability - such as hunger, to convey contextual causes.
Her irritability before lunch was due to hunger.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, openly showing irritability is frowned upon.
He tried to hide his irritability in the formal meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Irritability often implies a temporary emotional state, not a permanent trait.
The heat caused a surge of irritability in me.
Pro Tip 2/3Trigger Warning
Describe what triggers irritability - such as hunger, to convey contextual causes.
Her irritability before lunch was due to hunger.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, openly showing irritability is frowned upon.
He tried to hide his irritability in the formal meeting.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Irritability often implies a temporary emotional state, not a permanent trait.
The heat caused a surge of irritability in me.
Pro Tip 2/3Trigger Warning
Describe what triggers irritability - such as hunger, to convey contextual causes.
Her irritability before lunch was due to hunger.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, openly showing irritability is frowned upon.
He tried to hide his irritability in the formal meeting.
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