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irascible

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

easily angered; quick-tempered

Word origin: From Latin irasci, to be angry, from ira, anger.

In a sentence

Irascible in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing irascible in a sentence.

The irascible old man shouted at anyone who stepped on his lawn.

The irascible old professor was known to dismiss a student from the lecture for the smallest interruption.

Synonyms
irritabletestycholericpetulant
Antonyms
even-temperedplacid
Usage & nuance

Using “irascible” well

Irascible describes a temperament that is easily and quickly angered, and it contrasts with even-tempered and placid.

Common questions

Questions about “irascible

Irascible (adjective) means easily angered; quick-tempered
Here is irascible used in an example sentence: "The irascible old man shouted at anyone who stepped on his lawn." Another example: "The irascible old professor was known to dismiss a student from the lecture for the smallest interruption."
Common synonyms for irascible include irritable, testy, choleric, petulant.
Antonyms of irascible include even-tempered, placid.
Irascible clusters with irritable, testy, choleric, and petulant. Its antonyms even-tempered and placid mark the contrast.
Yes. Irascible is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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