Definition

The quality of being easily annoyed or angered.

Example

His irritableness made it difficult for others to work with him.

Conversation

I’ve noticed a lot of irritableness in myself lately.

Really? What do you think is causing it?

I think it's just stress from work piling up.

That makes sense; stress can definitely lead to feeling more irritableness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irritableness → It is formed from "irritare" (from Latin, meaning to provoke or annoy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "irritableness" refers to the quality of being easily provoked or annoyed.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word "irritare" which means to provoke, and remember that "irritableness" describes the state of being easily annoyed.

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