irritability
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for irritability, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tendency to become annoyed or angry easily.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use irritability
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin irritabilitas, formed from irritable plus -ity.
Full origin of irritability →Frequently asked questions
What does “irritability” mean?
The word “irritability” means a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily. In plain terms, how easily something (a person, or in science, a cell) reacts or gets annoyed.
How do you pronounce “irritability”?
“Irritability” is pronounced ih-rih-tuh-BIH-lih-tee (/ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “irritability” in a sentence?
Here is “irritability” used in a sentence: “Lack of sleep left him with noticeable irritability all week.”
What part of speech is “irritability”?
“Irritability” is a noun.
Where does the word “irritability” come from?
The word “irritability” comes from Latin. From Latin irritabilitas, formed from irritable plus -ity.
How many meanings does “irritability” have?
“Irritability” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily.