IRRITABLE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

irritable

adjective

ˈir-ə-tə-bəl

Definition of irritable

as in fiery

easily irritated or annoyed that irritable old man always yells at people to stay off of his lawn

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Recent Examples of irritable Just as Depp made to exit the stage, a haunting voice came over the speaker, eerily repeating the irritable man’s name. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026 Perelman said people who have weakened immune systems and those with irritable bowel disease may want to talk to their doctors before incorporating the foods into their diet. — Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The symptoms are so delayed that people often blame them on food poisoning, irritable-bowel syndrome, gluten intolerance. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritable

Adjective

Kusama, known for her fiery red wig, lived by choice in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital for decades.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiery

Adjective

But Nile’s menacing quiet luxury also manifests his petulant rebellion and desire to break free from the shadow — and control — of his father, Martin (Jonathan Banks).

— Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Now people on both sides of the border will pay for a senseless trade war instigated by a petulant and vengeful president.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of petulant

Adjective

For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The show followed the destitute Cuylers — father Early, his illegitimate son Rusty, his meth-loving sister Lily, and his crabby grandmother Granny — and their various moneymaking high jinks.

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026