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/ˌɪɹɪtəbˈɪlɪti/
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[ US /ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪɫəti/ ]
[ US /ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪɫəti/ ]
NOUN
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a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
his temper was well known to all his employees - an irritable petulant feeling
- 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