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Irascible

usgb/ɪˈræsəbl/Volume
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Irascible often describes someone with a short temper and impulsive reactions. SlideThe irascible chef threw a pan when the dish was slightly overcooked.
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Using 'irascible' suggests a negative opinion about someone's personality. SlideThe irascible witness made the courtroom tense with his outbursts.
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Irascible is often used to indicate a characteristic trait, not just a temporary mood. SlideDespite his brilliant mind, the inventor was known to be irascible.
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