irascible

Definition of Irascible in English :

quickly aroused to anger

Example Sentences:
'a hotheaded commander'

2. choleric, irascible

characterized by anger

Example Sentences:
'a choleric outburst'
'an irascible response'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Irascible

adjective

1.

easily angered; irritable

2.

showing irritability

an irascible action

adjective

1.

easily angered; quick-tempered

2.

showing or resulting from a quick temper or a fit of anger

an irascible reply

adj.

1. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.

2. Characterized by or resulting from anger.