irritable

Definitions

Having a tendency to be easily angered or annoyed.

Showing or characterized by impatience or ill temper.

Abnormally sensitive to physical stimuli or irritation.

Examples

The lack of sleep made him feel incredibly irritable throughout the morning.

She became irritable whenever the noisy construction work started outside her window.

Synonyms

cranky grouchy petulant short-tempered testy touchy peevish

Antonyms

amiable cheerful easygoing good-natured patient placid serene