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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“Irritability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritability. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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