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/
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
The irascible old captain snaps at his crew over a tiny rope knot.
Ira's scribbling in rage — irascible and easily enraged!
The irascible boss finds no solution practicable, remaining implacable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'iracundus' meaning 'prone to anger,' derived from 'ira' meaning 'anger.' The word entered English through Old French influence.
Breakdown
ira (anger) + -scible (capable of, prone to) = irascible (prone to anger)
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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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