irascible

/ɪˈræsəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈræsəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈra-sə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

irascible — adjective

  • irasciblepositive
  • more irasciblecomparative
  • most irasciblesuperlative

1. likely to get angry very quickly, especially in a way that seems part of someone

1.形容詞C1
釋義

likely to get angry very quickly, especially in a way that seems part of someone's usual character.

例句

Mr. Hsu becomes irascible when the printer jams before class.

become irascible when + everyday frustration

The irascible coach shouted at the team after a lazy warm-up.

irascible + person noun

同義詞
  • bad-tempered

    more everyday and direct; irascible is more formal

  • touchy

    suggests someone is easily upset by criticism or small remarks

  • hot-headed

    stronger; suggests losing control more dramatically

反義詞
  • calm
  • patient

    focuses on staying tolerant instead of reacting quickly

  • even-tempered

    stresses steady self-control as a personality trait

文法句型

an irascible + person noun

be irascible with + people

grow irascible under + pressure

sound irascible in + voice/message

用法筆記

Most often describes a person, voice, reply, or manner that shows a habit of losing patience quickly. Distinguish from simply angry: irascible usually suggests a short temper, not one temporary burst of anger.

常見錯誤

❌He was irascible after the coffee spilled.
✅He was angry after the coffee spilled.
💡irascible usually describes a quick-tempered character, not one brief moment of annoyance.