irritable
Example Sentences
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The quiet and irritable TV editor I met at Guelaguetza on Olympic Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Several Manhattan private-school parents said another key to getting extra time—and unlimited bathroom breaks—is enlisting a gastroenterologist to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
They also reported feeling more irritable, less engaged, and more likely to perceive the music as sad.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
She was told it was "part of being a woman", then it was put down to irritable bowel syndrome or stress.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
By the time Cinna shows up, I am irritable and exhausted from comforting the prep team, especially because their constant tears are reminding me of the ones undoubtedly being shed at home.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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