irritable
Example Sentences
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But Maguire, now 43, became sad and irritable, and didn’t want to be around his newborn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Several Manhattan private-school parents said another key to getting extra time—and unlimited bathroom breaks—is enlisting a gastroenterologist to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"I could tell my dopamine was shot because I was irritable and didn't want to answer basic questions about my day."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Disruptions in this newly identified signaling pathway may play a role in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and chronic visceral pain.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
A knotted neck scarf, a certain smell, the vaguest outline of a brooding, irritable presence.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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