irritable

/ˈɪrɪtəbəl/
adjective
  1. Easily annoyed or angered; having a tendency to become impatient or upset.
    • He gets irritable when he's tired or hungry.
    • The baby was irritable because of teething pain.
    • My boss is often irritable on Monday mornings.
  2. Abnormally sensitive or responsive to a stimulus (used in medical or biological contexts).
    • The patient's skin was irritable and red after the allergic reaction.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with irritable bladder syndrome.
    • Some people have irritable nerves that make them jump at loud noises.
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