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Irascible (Adjective)

Quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander".

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Characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response".

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He had a famously irascible temperament and would lash out at his assistants at the slightest mistake.
After years of working under stressful conditions, he had become irascible and impatient with everyone around him.
His irascible personality often got him into trouble with his coworkers and friends.
Her husband was a normally even-tempered man, but when driving he became irascible and aggressive.
Despite his outward gruff demeanor, those who knew him best revealed an irascible softie beneath.