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irritability

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[ UK /ˌɪɹɪtəbˈɪlɪti/ ]
[ US /ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪɫəti/ ]
NOUN
  1. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
    his temper was well known to all his employees
  2. an irritable petulant feeling
  3. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

How To Use irritability In A Sentence

  • But the family have pulled together and, in spite of fits of irritability, are happy.
  • I was too much at risk from the smoulder of his irritability, sudden blazes of rage, to see his deep disappointment with life.
  • Some of the children became prone to violent outbursts, irritability, nightmares, and insomnia.
  • He also speaks of the sensitiveness of "plasm," or the substance of "living bodies," as being "only a superior degree of the general irritability of substance. A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga
  • He had for some time past suffered from excessive cerebro-spinal irritability, for the relief of which cantharidal collodion had been employed in the cervico-spinal region (the same had also been used in the hepatic region, to meet the diagnostic views of some one of his medical attendants). The Electric Bath
  • They show signs of hyperarousal, such as irritability, insomnia, and an inability to concentrate. The Scientist
  • Fatigue was shown in their irritability, and they were jagging badly on too much coffee . . . Daring Young Men
  • These food are also well know to improve dysphoric moods (anxiety, depression, and irritability) that typically accompany nicotine withdrawal. Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Food Cravings, Mood, and Nicotine Addiction
  • a time into the cold air, the sensorial power of irritability is accumulated and they become stronger. Note VII
  • Inhalation of mercury vapor over a long period may cause mercurialism which is characterized by fine tremors and erethism" "" Erethism may be manifested by abnormal shyness, blushing, self-consciousness, depression or despondency, resentment of criticism, irritability or excitability, headache, fatigue and insomnia. THE MERCURY MISCHIEF: As Obama Warns of Hazards, the FDA Approves Mercury Dental Fillings
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