irascibility

We knew the master of irascibility, Paul Giamatti, would earn a nomination.

At Sundance in January, I joined the audience in cackling at “Fair Play,” in which a bratty finance guy devolves into a childish display of irascibility.

Oozing irascibility, Alito tried to corner Prelogar in two unusually long exchanges, only to fall flat on his face.

But Byrd’s stubbornness — bordering on irascibility — came in the face of religious and professional opposition.

“I’d like to acknowledge Oscar Levant, whose wit and irascibility and virtuosity is not only inspirational but a true original,” Hayes said in his acceptance speech.