irritable
/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ adjective B2- Capable of being irritated.
- Easily exasperated or excited. · an irritable old man
- Responsive to stimuli.
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He appeared presently, looking a little irritable at being disturbed in his slumbers.
The count bit his lips till the blood almost started, to prevent the ebullition of anger which his proud and irritable temper scarcely allowed him to restrain; understanding, however, that in the present state of things the laugh would decidedly be against him, he turned from the door, towards which he had been directing his steps, and again confronted the banker.
Douglas that day; for he had seemed impatient and irritable, which was unusual with him.
The end of life was reserved for the Dog, wherefore the old man is often snappish, irritable, hard to please, and selfish, tolerant only of his own household, but averse to strangers and to all who do not administer to his comfort or to his necessities.
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