irascible
easily angered; quick-tempered
Word origin: From Latin irasci, to be angry, from ira, anger.
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.
Using “irascible” well
Irascible describes a temperament that is easily and quickly angered, and it contrasts with even-tempered and placid.
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