irratable

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Irritable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Easily annoyed or provoked.

Sample Sentence: She is known for her irritable temperament and quick temper.

Sense 2: Prone to irritability or easily becoming inflamed or swollen.

Sample Sentence: His irritable skin is extremely sensitive to certain fabrics.

Sense 3: (Chemistry) Exhibiting an irritant effect.

Sample Sentence: The chemical compound has an irritable effect on the eyes.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To cause irritability or provoke someone.

Sample Sentence: Please don't irritable him right now; he is already in a bad mood.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: (Psychiatry) A person suffering from irritability or a compulsive need to be irritated.

Sample Sentence: The doctor diagnosed him with being an irritable.