← Back to Fala2Me
irascibility
[/ɪˌræsəˈbɪləti/]
noun
feminine
pl: irascibilities
irascibilidade
1.
The quality or state of being easily angered; a tendency to become irritable or quick-tempered
His irascibility made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
Sua irascibilidade tornava difícil para seus colegas trabalhar com ele.
2.
Proneness to anger; irritability
The patient's irascibility worsened after the medication change.
A irascibilidade do paciente piorou após a mudança de medicação.
NYC Slang
short fuse
Synonyms
irritability
testiness
quick-temperedness
peevishness
touchiness
choleric nature
Antonyms
calmness
patience
equanimity
composure
placidity
serenity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
irascibilidade
Standard usage; also 'irritabilidade' is commonly used
São Paulo
irascibilidade
Formal usage in medical and psychological contexts
Rio de Janeiro
irritabilidade
More colloquial alternative preferred in everyday speech
Portugal
irascibilidade
Formal and literary usage; 'irritabilidade' also acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a short temper
fly off the handle
be quick to anger
have a hair-trigger temper
estar de mau humor
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →