English-Finnish translations for irritability

Definition of irritability

• The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability
• A natural susceptibility, characteristic of all living organisms, tissues, and cells, to the influence of certain stimuli, response being manifested in a variety of ways
• A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli

Synonyms

• petulance
• fretfulness

Examples

• irritability of temper

Related words

• irritable
• irritably
• irritable bowel syndrome