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irascibility Synonyms

Another word for irascibility

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or disposition of being easily provoked to anger; hot-temperedness or extreme irritability.

Usage Example

"The aging conductor's notorious irritability made rehearsals tense for the younger musicians."

Strongest
irritability
irascibleness
short-temperedness
hot-temperedness
Strong
testiness
touchiness
pugnacity
cantankerousness
peevishness
petulance

Opposites of irascibility

The opposite of irascibility shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

equanimity
placidity
amiability
good-naturedness
patience
serenity
composure
forbearance
See all opposites of irascibility

• Nearby Words

ipomopsis
iran
iranian
irascibility
irate
irately
ire

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irascibility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irascibility
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