irascible

Example Sentences

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Ms. Jackson is no apologist—her James has flaws aplenty—but where prior historians offered snide caricature, she portrays a complex leader who was “intelligent, resilient, idiosyncratic, irascible, guileful and witty.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Verity, an irascible but hugely successful aging Hollywood star, alternates narration with his younger best friend Helen in a story involving an aspiring scriptwriter named Phoebe.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that "they were similar characters, they were irascible, witty and caustic, and both were interested in writing".

From BBC

But that night, 10 minutes before the first pitch, another player was pulled from the lineup with back spasms and Martin, the A’s irascible manager, wrote Davis’ name in his place.

From Los Angeles Times

Off they go in an RV to hit some big amateur tournaments, accompanied by the kid’s mother and the old pro’s irascible buddy.

From Los Angeles Times