Irascible

Pronunciation: /ɪˈræsəbəl/

Definitions of irascible

adjective easily provoked to anger; irritable

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather can be irascible when he doesn't get his afternoon nap.

A2 The irascible customer stormed out of the store after not getting a refund.

B1 The teacher's irascible nature made it difficult for students to approach her with questions.

B2 Despite his irascible demeanor, the coach was highly respected by his team for his dedication.

C1 The CEO's irascible behavior towards employees led to a high turnover rate in the company.

C2 Her irascible outbursts in meetings often created tension among colleagues and hindered productivity.

Examples of irascible in a Sentence

formal The professor was known for his irascible temperament, often losing his temper during lectures.

informal My uncle can be quite irascible when he doesn't get his way.

slang Don't mess with him, he's pretty irascible when he's in a bad mood.

figurative The storm clouds gathered above, mirroring his irascible mood.

Grammatical Forms of irascible

• past tense: became irascible
• plural: irascibles
• comparative: more irascible
• superlative: most irascible
• present tense: is irascible
• future tense: will be irascible
• perfect tense: has been irascible
• continuous tense: is being irascible
• singular: irascible
• positive degree: irascible
• infinitive: to be irascible
• gerund: being irascible
• participle: irascible

Origin and Evolution of irascible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irascible' originated from the Latin word 'irascibilis' which means easily provoked to anger.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'irascible' has retained its original meaning of being easily angered, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is quick-tempered or prone to outbursts of anger.