irritability
n.a feeling of being easily annoyed or upset. You might feel this way when you are tired, hungry, or in pain.
n.a state of being easily annoyed or provoked to anger. Often associated with physiological states such as fatigue, hunger, or hormonal changes.
“She felt a lot of irritability after not sleeping well.”
“The doctor noted that the patient's irritability was likely a side effect of the new medication.”
“Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to a significant increase in irritability, making it difficult for individuals to maintain social composure or perform complex cognitive tasks.”
“In turn, this can cause poor sleep, irritability and decision fatigue, she says.”
“They may have noticeable academic and attention challenges that reflect their anxiety, irritability or restlessness adjusting to reduced phone access.”
From Latin irritabilitās, equivalent to irritable + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.