irritable

Example Sentences

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"I could tell my dopamine was shot because I was irritable and didn't want to answer basic questions about my day."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A person may also become extremely confused and paranoid, easily upset, moody and irritable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

AbbVie cut the list price of Linzess, a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, by about 50%, to $282 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The findings may also be relevant for other conditions associated with gut inflammation, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic liver disease, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

Dr. Barlow Sloan described ankylosaurs as irritable but reliable steeds, excellent for skirmishes or short-distance travel, less so for sustained battle or overnight trips.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older