Irritability

Pronunciation: /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlətiː/

Irritability (noun)

  1. The quality of being easily annoyed or upset by small things.
  2. A state of being quick to react with anger or frustration.

Examples

  • Irritability can affect how people interact with each other.
  • Irritability is often a sign of stress or fatigue.

Common collocations: show irritability, manage irritability, experience irritability, recognize irritability

Synonyms of Irritability

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Irritability

  • The opposite of irritability, representing a state of tranquility.
  • A state of self-control, contrasting with irritability.