irritability

noun
UK: /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
US: /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/

  1. The state of being easily annoyed or angered.

    1. His irritability increased when he was hungry.
    2. She tried to manage her irritability by getting enough sleep.

  2. The quality of being easily irritated physically; sensitivity to stimuli.

    1. Skin irritability is a common problem in winter.
    2. The doctor checked for any signs of muscle irritability during the exam.

Synonyms

annoyance exasperation impatience sensitivity temper petulance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irritability" in English means: The state of being easily annoyed or angered., The quality of being easily irritated physically; sensitivity to stimuli..

The phonetic transcription of "irritability" is /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irritability": annoyance, exasperation, impatience, sensitivity, temper, petulance.

Example usage of "irritability": "His irritability increased when he was hungry.". More examples on the page.