irritability
pronunciation
How to pronounce irritability in British English:
UK [ˌɪrɪtə'bɪlətɪ]
How to pronounce irritability in American English:
US [ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti]
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- Noun:
- an irritable petulant feeling
- excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
- a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
Word Origin
- irritability (n.)
- 1755, from irritable + -ity.
Example
- 1. Psychological symptoms , such as anxiety and irritability , can also be present .
- 2. Causes insomnia , anxiety , and irritability .
- 3. If safe and effective riding is less invasive than medications used to treat common symptoms like irritability and hyperactivity .
- 4. Irritability and anxiety are the most commonly seen emotional effects of caffeine , but caffeine enables all of your emotions to take charge .
- 5. According to two czech psychiatrists , when carrots were withdrawn , he and the other patients lapsed into heightened irritability .