irascible — having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; irritable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; irritable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈræsəbəl/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 화를 내는, 성급한, 다혈질의
Korean pronunciation: 이**래**서블
Example Sentences
- My irascible math teacher would throw chalk at students who gave wrong answers.
- The irascible cat hissed at everyone who approached its food bowl.
- He became increasingly irascible as the traffic jam worsened.
irascible
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈræsəbəl//
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; irritable
An irascible customer explodes in fury over a tiny coffee spill
Ira's scribbling in rage — irascible and easily enraged!
The irascible boss finds no solution practicable, remaining implacable!
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Origin
From Latin 'iracundus' meaning 'prone to anger,' derived from 'ira' meaning 'anger.' The word entered English through Old French influence.
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📝Examples
“My irascible math teacher would throw chalk at students who gave wrong answers.”
“The irascible cat hissed at everyone who approached its food bowl.”
“He became increasingly irascible as the traffic jam worsened.”
“The irascible customer demanded to speak to the manager immediately.”
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