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irascible

adjective/ɪˈræs.ə.bəl/

definition

easily provoked to anger

example

Despite his irascible temperament, he managed to keep his cool during the meeting.

synonyms
irritabletestyfractious
word origin — from Latin 'irascibilis', from 'irascor' meaning 'to be angry'