irascible

adjective

iras·ci·ble i-ˈra-sə-bəl How to pronounce irascible (audio)

: marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger

irascibility

i-ˌra-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce irascible (audio)

noun

irascibleness

i-ˈra-sə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce irascible (audio)

noun

irascibly

i-ˈra-sə-blē How to pronounce irascible (audio)

adverb

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Irascible Has an Angry History

If you try to take apart irascible in the same manner as irrational, irresistible, or irresponsible, you might find yourself wondering what ascible means—but that's not how irascible came to be. The key to the meaning of irascible isn't the negative prefix ir- (which is a variant of the prefix in- that is used before words beginning with "r"), but the Latin noun ira, meaning "anger." From ira, which is also the root of irate and ire, came the Latin verb irasci ("to become angry") and the related adjective irascibilis, the latter of which led to the French irascible. English speakers borrowed the word from French in the 16th century.

Example Sentences

an irascible old football coach He has an irascible disposition.

Recent Examples on the Web Martin’s Charles is cautious, quiet, a little irascible (as his characters have often been), his ego easily bruised.

Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The old woman, whom Benji calls his Bubbe, has a brusque and irascible manner.

Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Rounding out the group was Claire and Mitchell’s irascible father, Jay (Ed O’Neill); his gorgeous, fiery Colombian wife, Gloria (Sofia Vergara); and her urbane young son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez).

Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Kartheiser starred as the irascible Pete Campbell, and Bledel played his mistress, Beth Dawes, in season five of the Emmy-winning show.

Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022 This is apparently part of a grass-roots campaign to eliminate bureaucratic grumpiness among the indefatigably irascible.

Joe Queenan, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 On paper, the irascible Thomas was the polar opposite of his protégé.

Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 This 6-episode Netflix docuseries is about the irascible, fearless reporter who went on TV, day after day, and railed against the mafia.

Andy Meek, BGR, 26 July 2022 The Pynk’s nonbinary mother hen and now minority owner, Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan), knows there’s no convincing their charmingly irascible roommate and grandmother (Loretta Devine) to take covid seriously.

Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 See More

单词	irascibleness
释义	irascible adjective iras·ci·ble i-ˈra-sə-bəl : marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger irascibility i-ˌra-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun irascibleness i-ˈra-sə-bəl-nəs noun irascibly i-ˈra-sə-blē adverb Did you know? Irascible Has an Angry History If you try to take apart irascible in the same manner as irrational, irresistible, or irresponsible, you might find yourself wondering what ascible means—but that's not how irascible came to be. The key to the meaning of irascible isn't the negative prefix ir- (which is a variant of the prefix in- that is used before words beginning with "r"), but the Latin noun ira, meaning "anger." From ira, which is also the root of irate and ire, came the Latin verb irasci ("to become angry") and the related adjective irascibilis, the latter of which led to the French irascible. English speakers borrowed the word from French in the 16th century. Synonyms choleric crabby cranky cross crotchety fiery grouchy grumpy irritable peevish perverse pettish petulant prickly quick-tempered raspy ratty short-tempered snappish snappy snarky snippety snippy stuffy testy waspish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an irascible old football coach He has an irascible disposition. Recent Examples on the Web Martin’s Charles is cautious, quiet, a little irascible (as his characters have often been), his ego easily bruised. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The old woman, whom Benji calls his Bubbe, has a brusque and irascible manner. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Rounding out the group was Claire and Mitchell’s irascible father, Jay (Ed O’Neill); his gorgeous, fiery Colombian wife, Gloria (Sofia Vergara); and her urbane young son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Kartheiser starred as the irascible Pete Campbell, and Bledel played his mistress, Beth Dawes, in season five of the Emmy-winning show. Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022 This is apparently part of a grass-roots campaign to eliminate bureaucratic grumpiness among the indefatigably irascible. Joe Queenan, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 On paper, the irascible Thomas was the polar opposite of his protégé. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 This 6-episode Netflix docuseries is about the irascible, fearless reporter who went on TV, day after day, and railed against the mafia. Andy Meek, BGR, 26 July 2022 The Pynk’s nonbinary mother hen and now minority owner, Uncle Clifford (Nicco Annan), knows there’s no convincing their charmingly irascible roommate and grandmother (Loretta Devine) to take covid seriously. Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira First Known Use circa 1530, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition irascible adjective iras·ci·ble i-ˈra-sə-bəl : easily angered irascibleness noun as in irritableness readiness to show annoyance or impatience she typically responds to stupid requests with the irascibleness of a black mamba Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance irritableness irritability aggression crotchetiness pettishness waspishness aggressiveness sensitivity hostility anger irascibility peevishness perversity crossness indignation petulance crankiness wrath perverseness grouchiness biliousness grumpiness huffiness exasperation testiness truculency quarrelsomeness rage disagreeableness disputatiousness choler rudeness fight fury oversensitiveness dyspepsia sulkiness fretfulness pugnaciousness curmudgeonliness pugnacity combativeness orneriness belligerence bellicosity belligerency cantankerousness surliness truculence crustiness feistiness contentiousness scrappiness animosity contrariness unfriendliness passion supersensitivity antipathy antagonism querulousness jaundice touchiness hot-bloodedness rancor fussiness fierceness spleen Antonyms & Near Antonyms understanding tolerance patience forbearance friendliness sociability agreeableness geniality amiableness affability amicability amenity cordiality good-humoredness amiability good-temperedness long-suffering tranquility coolness serenity gentleness tranquillity good-naturedness mildness kindliness easygoingness See More
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irascible

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