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irritable Synonyms

Another word for irritable

Choosing another word for irritable depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed, impatient, or made angry.

Usage Example

"A lack of sleep left him feeling unusually testy during the morning meeting."

Strongest
testy
petulant
grumpy
cranky
grouchy
peevish
short-tempered
Strong
cantankerous
crotchety
fractious

• adjective (Context 2)

(In medicine and physiology) abnormally sensitive or excessively responsive to a physical stimulus, inflammation, or excitement.

Usage Example

"Dietary adjustments often help patients manage the symptoms of an sensitive digestive tract."

Strong
sensitive
hypersensitive
excitable
inflamed
tender

Opposites of irritable

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

easygoing
good-natured
amiable
affable
cheerful
insensitive
unresponsive
patient
See all opposites of irritable

• Nearby Words

irrigation
irrigator
irritability
irritable
irritableness
irritably
irritancy

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