Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hyperirritable

Adjective
[hahy-puh-rir-i-tuh-buhl]
Definition
Excessively sensitive or easily provoked to anger or irritation.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, I felt hyperirritable and snapped at my friends for no reason.
  • His hyperirritable demeanor made it challenging for his team to approach him with suggestions.
Meaning
A state of being overly reactive or easily agitated in response to stimuli or situations.
Synonyms
  • irritable
  • testy
  • fretful
  • touchy
  • edgy