IRASCIBLE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

irascible

adjective

i-ˈra-sə-bəl

Definition of irascible

as in irritable

easily irritated or annoyed forced to endure a memorably irascible boss on her first job after college

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Recent Examples of irascible For the first time, that includes In Living Color vet Kim Wayans, going large as irascible hospital staffer Nurse Ratchett. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 No true irascible aging genius worth his salt is without a ready supply of white socks brightening up the chest of drawers. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 As embodied by John Lithgow, Dahl is incisive, avuncular, irascible, acerbic, and always entertaining. — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 The coach of the team, Tarrant, an irascible, former Marine, allowed outsiders to come watch practice. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irascible

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The product immediately calmed down my irritable, rosacea-prone skin while delivering intense hydration that lasted all day.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
How skipping breakfast affects kids at school Nemours KidsHealth reports that kids who miss the morning meal often feel tired, restless or irritable by midmorning.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of irritable

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Jeffries, a cautious Brooklynite poised to become speaker, must juggle fiery progressives, restive moderates and backlash over a Jared Kushner meeting while preaching Pelosi-style discipline and teamwork.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The Clippers released a fiery statement slamming the findings, though the team has little recourse to appeal.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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