Irascibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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irascibility

 

[ ɪˌræsəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional state

The quality of being easily angered or provoked to anger. Irascibility is often characterized by a quick temper and a tendency to react aggressively to minor irritations.

Synonyms

irritability, petulance, testiness

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her irascibility, always ready to snap at the slightest provocation.
  • His irascibility often resulted in heated arguments with his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "irascibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irascibilidade

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ापन

🇩🇪 Reizbarkeit

🇮🇩 kebawelan

🇺🇦 дратівливість

🇵🇱 drażliwość

🇯🇵 短気

🇫🇷 irascibilité

🇪🇸 irascibilidad

🇹🇷 asabiyet

🇰🇷 성마름

🇸🇦 سريعة الغضب

🇨🇿 podrážděnost

🇸🇰 podráždenosť

🇨🇳 易怒

🇸🇮 razdražljivost

🇮🇸 skapstyggð

🇰🇿 ашушаңдық

🇬🇪 გაბრაზება

🇦🇿 qəzəblilik

🇲🇽 irascibilidad

Word origin

The word 'irascibility' has Latin origins, deriving from the Latin word 'irascibilis,' which means 'prone to anger.' The concept of irascibility has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, with a focus on understanding and managing anger. The term has been used in literature and psychology to describe individuals who exhibit a quick and intense temper. Understanding irascibility can provide insights into human behavior and emotional responses.