Irascibility
/ɪˌræsəˈbɪləti/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes a bad temperament; implies a personality trait someone should work on. 
Her irascibility during meetings often left coworkers feeling uneasy.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Highlights someone's inability to control their temper, often leading to uncomfortable situations. 
His irascibility was so well-known that people tiptoed around him.
Pro Tip 3/3Situational Trigger
Shows that specific circumstances, like stress or provocation, could lead to someone's irascibility. 
The manager's irascibility surfaced only when project deadlines were missed.