Definition

The quality of being easily angered or having a bad temper.

Example

His irascibility made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his irascibility seems to increase every time he loses a game?

Yeah, it's like he can't handle losing at all.

I wonder if it’s just stress or if he’s always been this way.

Probably a bit of both; some people just have a shorter fuse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irascibility → It is formed from "irascibilis" (from Latin, meaning easily angered) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being easily provoked to anger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'easily angered' — 'irascibilis' means that, and '-ity' indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that irascibility refers to the tendency to become angry easily.

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