irritable
Example Sentences
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Upon arriving home, the complaint states, C.K. was extremely drowsy, lethargic and irritable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But fear not, while you are bound to feel groggy or more irritable today, there are some ways you can feel more alert.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
U.S. drugmaker Merck is likely to be the first, with late-stage data on its tulisokibart drug candidate for irritable bowel disease due next year, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
They’re irritable with their loved ones, can’t concentrate, and can’t seem to keep thoughts in their heads.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
They were hunched like mice near a can fire, not even a stove, on the floor, hungry and irritable.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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