irritably

Example Sentences

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His phone pings; he looks at it irritably.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2022

In Texas, Dawood Formuli misses his family’s typical pre-iftar routine: His hungry father irritably asking for his food.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

Shoppers jostled irritably for what slim pickings remained, while the checkout line snaked all the way back to the frozen foods section.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2020

Messi hit it hard, almost irritably, into the corner – a sensation that was reinforced by the way he reacted, or didn’t react.

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2017

“I wasn’t talking to you,” said Sir Winston irritably, “I was addressing the House of Commons. ”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith