irritable
Translation
easily annoyed, bad-tempered, sensitive
Examples
He is always irritable when he is tired.
He is always irritable when he is tired.
My skin is irritable and sensitive to the sun.
My skin is irritable and sensitive to the sun.
Grammar Patterns
to be irritable to be easily annoyed He is always irritable when he is tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bad-tempered, grumpy, touchy; Antonyms: calm, cheerful
Etymology
From Latin 'irritabilis', from 'irritare' (to excite, provoke). The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'able' to be 'irritated' easily.