as in irritableness
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions
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Recent Examples of irritability
In a minority of patients, symptoms can be more severe and can include difficulty breathing, wheezing, irritability and dehydration.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
That’s because, again, evidence suggests that endorphin levels drop right before your period, leading to anxiety and irritability.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Very high intakes can lead to nausea, skin rashes, irritability, and brittle hair and nails.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
That’s because, again, evidence suggests that endorphin levels drop right before your period, leading to anxiety and irritability.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Very high intakes can lead to nausea, skin rashes, irritability, and brittle hair and nails.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritability
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Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin highlighted the part of the pact that allows the potential use of Russian nuclear warheads deployed to Belarus in response to an aggression.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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But for some, their disability can lead to frustration and, in turn, aggression.Camille Phillips, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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And knowing that history helps Black women channel their feelings of disgust and anger at the outcome of this election into positive movement forward.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The combination of tenacity and tenderness, sensitivity and strength imbues his music with a generosity that evokes childhood wonder and adult complexity.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The sense of entitlement and petulance on display is staggering.Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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His cop-on-the-edge routine — leather jacket, aviator glasses, motorcycle, bottomless petulance — is overcranked, as is the cartoon menace of the criminal underground, which fed into a brief cultural freakout over Japanese dominance.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Jordanian government announced the closure of the crossing amid the hostility.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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TikTok has long denied having any links to the Chinese government, and the federal government has not made public any of the specific intelligence it’s used to justify its hostility against the company.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hochul had expressed her indignation on X on Wednesday.Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Users expressed their indignation at the boyfriend's actions, recognizing the potential damage to her professional reputation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Irritability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritability. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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