irascible

Example Sentences

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He said that "they were similar characters, they were irascible, witty and caustic, and both were interested in writing".

From BBC

Rick is someone who has a great deal of irascible energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Comer is set to preside this year over a roster of irascible conservatives who have made no secret about their plans to use their powerful new perch to take aim at the White House.

From Washington Post

On the one hand, inflation, the energy crisis and constant reports of run-down public services have left many people feeling anxious and irascible.

From BBC

Notably, Mr. Peltz has an ally on the inside of Disney: Ike Perlmutter, 80, the irascible chairman of Marvel Entertainment and a significant Disney shareholder in his own right.

From New York Times