English · Adjectives
irritable
ˈɪrɪtəbl
[ˈɪrɪtəbl]
easily annoyed
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Quick to become angry or impatient.
Example
Lack of sleep made her irritable.
Lack of sleep made her irritable.
Etymology
From Latin 'irritabilis', from 'irritare' meaning 'to provoke'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a temporary or habitual tendency to anger easily.