adjective
- easily annoyed or made angry
- abnormally sensitive to stimulation
Usage: medical
Examples
- She becomes irritable when she’s tired.
- The baby was irritable all morning.
- He’s been irritable ever since he quit smoking.
- Lack of sleep made him irritable and short-tempered.
- The patient’s skin was irritable and red.
- Irritable bowel syndrome affects many people.