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Monday, June 22, 2026
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irascible

adjective

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered; quick-tempered and irritable. Describes a disposition prone to outbursts.

Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers

Etymology

From Late Latin "irascibilis" (prone to anger), from Latin "irasci" (to grow angry), from "ira" (anger). Related to "irate" and "ire."

Examples in Use

  • 1.

    "The irascible chef was legendary for his kitchen tantrums."

  • 2.

    "Age had made him more irascible, quick to snap at minor annoyances."

  • 3.

    "Despite his irascible reputation, he was deeply loved by friends."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

irritablequick-temperedtestycantankerous

Related Words

cholericgrumpyhot-headedshort-fused

Fun Fact

Medieval medicine attributed irascibility to excess yellow bile (choler). This "humoral" theory connected personality to bodily fluids and influenced literature for centuries, from Chaucer to Shakespeare.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 9 letters (I, R, A, S, C, I, B, L, E)

Scrabble Value: 13 points

Tip: Words ending in "LE" are often good scoring opportunities.

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