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the librarian's well-known irritability makes students hesitant to ask questions
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In these cases, a person might be experiencing symptoms such as nightmares, persistent negative mood, irritability, sleep disturbances or related conditions.
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Ian H. Stanley, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Poor recall of the last few miles; Missing signs or exits;
And restlessness, irritability and aggressiveness, including tailgating.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Studies have shown that just 30 minutes of walking a day can significantly reduce feelings of sadness or irritability, offering an accessible way to enhance emotional well-being.6
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—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Are self-esteem hiccups triggering irritability?
—USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ian H. Stanley, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Poor recall of the last few miles; Missing signs or exits;
And restlessness, irritability and aggressiveness, including tailgating.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Studies have shown that just 30 minutes of walking a day can significantly reduce feelings of sadness or irritability, offering an accessible way to enhance emotional well-being.6
3.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Are self-esteem hiccups triggering irritability?
—USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irritability
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“Irritability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritability. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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irritability
noun
ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌir-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 
plural irritabilities
1
: the quality or state of being irritable
especially
: readiness to become annoyed or angry
2
: the property of living tissue and living things that permits them to react to stimuli
Medical Definition
irritability
noun
ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌir-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural irritabilities
1
: the property of protoplasm and of living organisms that permits them to react to stimuli
2
a
: quick excitability to annoyance, impatience, or anger
b
: abnormal or excessive excitability of an organ or part of the body (as the stomach or bladder)
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