as in fiery
easily irritated or annoyed
that irritable old man always yells at people to stay off of his lawn
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Recent Examples of irritable
Even if a more irritable side of her personality has emerged, there’s no excuse for cruelty.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
In worst-case scenarios, pain can cause a dog to be more irritable and aggressive, like if a human had a severe headache and couldn't tolerate social interaction, Enomoto said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Someone may also become irritable if a routine is disrupted.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024
People with anxiety may also feel irritable, tense, or restless, and may have a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
In worst-case scenarios, pain can cause a dog to be more irritable and aggressive, like if a human had a severe headache and couldn't tolerate social interaction, Enomoto said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Someone may also become irritable if a routine is disrupted.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024
People with anxiety may also feel irritable, tense, or restless, and may have a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritable
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World: South Koreans began a weeklong national period of mourning Sunday as investigators worked to determine the cause of a fiery commercial plane crash that killed 179 people Sunday morning in the country's deadliest air disaster.Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Moo Deng was one of the internet's biggest celebrities in 2024, known for her rotund figure and fiery personality.Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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The film’s co-star, Diane Kruger, plays several roles, notably Karsh’s late wife (seen in flashback) and her snappish veterinarian-turned-dog-groomer sister.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2024
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Keynes is a snappish but patient listener.Maggie Lange, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
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As Bears coach, Ditka was confident enough in his position to accept the involvement of the irascible, disrespectful but skillful defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan as necessary to the team’s Super Bowl success.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Even the typically irascible Joy Behar was comparatively tame while expressing her dissatisfaction.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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For all that, his Arthur remains a lowly outsider, with a downcast gaze, a peevish temper, and a deep well of melancholy that never feels one-note.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
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Instead of confronting the grumpy old man in his present, the Doctor goes back in time and changes his childhood memories right before his eyes.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The grumpy old man has one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Grinch will also host an ugly sweater party with green pancakes, green hot chocolate, and grouchy crafts.Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s Loto, who designed and maintains the canoe; Kele, the grouchy elder chef who prepares vegetables; and Moni, a young storyteller and Maui fanboy.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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This petulant idea almost works because actress Amy Adams, in the nameless role, benefits from no longer being overexposed.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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The young girl is petulant and bored at times, playing cards and listening to her grandma’s old-timey records.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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This time, however, she is joined by a crew consisting of an enthusiastic young engineer, a crabby senior farmer and a history-preserving storyteller.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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What Kate will not thank him for is being a big crabby baby about her relationship with Dennison.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Irritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritable. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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