irascible
/ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/adjective
Quick to lose one's temper; easily made angry.
Example sentences
- “Our irascible neighbor shouts at anyone who parks near his driveway.”
- “The irascible chef yelled at his staff whenever a dish came back.”
Related to 'ire', an old word for anger. Often softened with affection: 'an irascible old professor'.