Irritably

usgb/ˈɪrɪtəbli/
adverb

In an annoyed or easily annoyed way.

She irritably brushed the hair out of her eyes.
Visual representation of "irritably" - In an annoyed or easily annoyed way

Often appears as...

  • snap irritably
  • respond irritably

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Disapproving

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Emotional Tone

Irritably suggests a negative emotional state, signaling impatience, annoyance, or irritation.

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He irritably declined the offer, too upset to consider it.
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Not Rude

While being irritable isn't polite, it's less harsh than being aggressive or confrontational.

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She irritably asked us to be quiet, but wasn’t really rude.
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Intensity

Irritably often implies a mild or moderate level of irritation, not extreme anger.

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He answered the phone irritably, clearly bothered by the interruption.
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