Synonyms for

Irritable

Verb / ˈɪrʌtʌbʌl / Another word for irritable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry

Synonyms & similar words

fractious scratchy peevish cranky techy petulant excitable nettlesome tetchy testy peckish pettish cranky grumpy testy edgy touchy peevish petulant surly cross grouchy bad-tempered short-tempered ill-tempered crabbed cantankerous ornery curmudgeonly churlish snappish moody

Example sentences

  1. After a long day at work, I can be irritable and snap at my family.
  2. The baby was irritable and cried all night.
  3. He became irritable when he didn't get his way.
  4. The hot weather made everyone irritable.
  5. When I'm hungry, I can get irritable and grumpy.

Quotes

  • I'm irritable and I'm moody. I'm nothing like the person that you're used to.
  • I get irritable when I'm hungry.
  • I'm irritable and I'm not easy to please, just so you know.

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