as in irritableness
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions
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However, imbalances in this element may lead to irritability, stress and frustration.
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Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability, and lack of coordination.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability and lack of coordination.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Look out for symptoms like irritability, lethargy, mild fatigue, and occasional abdominal discomfort, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability, and lack of coordination.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability and lack of coordination.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Look out for symptoms like irritability, lethargy, mild fatigue, and occasional abdominal discomfort, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Noun
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The bigger problem is that people often misinterpret a toothy smile as aggression and become scared, Haug says.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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As the world approaches the third anniversary of the war that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a new documentary celebrates the Ukrainian citizens who have found ways to resist the aggression by refusing to let the war derail their passions.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s no easy solution for Sports Interactive, no path forward that’s not going to upset some fans of the game, who are already frothing with anger on the company’s forums.Barry Collins, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sure, plenty of viewers found Ariel’s anger with the bakery irritating.Abby Monteil, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
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But, grounded by the strength and sensitivity Guaita brings to the lead role, this Like Water for Chocolate is something at least as precious: a melodrama whose extreme emotions are tied to incisive ideas.Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those of us with sensory sensitivity (which is most of us, plus anyone dealing with fatigue, anxiety or pain) find that commuting dramatically drains our reserves.Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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If Donald Trump figured his usual petulance was going to put new Democratic ticket-topper Kamala Harris on the backfoot, the 78-year old ex-president might want to think again.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 July 2024
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Lawsuits take a long time to work their way through the court system, and have uncertain outcomes; in the meantime, Tesla can be badly hurt by Musk’s petulance.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 14 June 2024
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Political discussions at work can often lead to unproductive outcomes, fostering division and hostility among colleagues.Jason Walker, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Talbott and his colleagues also worried that Putin’s mindset and paranoia would produce aggression and hostility.Stephan Kieninger / Made by History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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On Wednesday night, when news of the pending indictment was reported by the Times, but before details of the charges were publicly known, Adams offered the public the same righteous indignation.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
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Advertisement Americans who have had their run-ins with the health insurance industry, never mind our own inadequate welfare state, won’t have trouble feeling indignation.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Irritability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritability. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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