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irritability

[/ɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
irritabilidade
1. The quality or state of being easily annoyed, angered, or impatient
His irritability increased as the day went on.
Sua irritabilidade aumentou conforme o dia passava.
2. In physiology, the ability of an organism or body part to respond to a stimulus
The irritability of nerve tissues allows them to transmit signals.
A irritabilidade dos tecidos nervosos permite que transmitam sinais.
3. A state of being easily provoked to anger or impatience
Lack of sleep contributed to her irritability.
A falta de sono contribuiu para sua irritabilidade.
Synonyms
impatiencegrouchinesspeevishnesstestinesscrankiness
Antonyms
patiencecalmnesscomposureequanimityserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irritabilidade
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
irritabilidade
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
irritabilidade
No significant regional variation
Portugal
irritabilidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on edge
short-tempered
wearing one's patience thin
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