irascibility

Definitions

A tendency to be easily angered.

The quality of being irritable or short-tempered.

Examples

His sudden irascibility during the meeting surprised his colleagues, who were accustomed to his usual calm demeanor.

The constant stress of the job seemed to exacerbate her natural irascibility, making it difficult for her to maintain professional relationships.

Synonyms

short temper irritability crabbiness peevishness testiness grouchiness hotheadedness

Antonyms

patience calmness even-temperedness serenity composure equanimity good nature