as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness
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irritability
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Severe sunburns can also cause physical discomfort and psychological distress, including pain, irritability, embarrassment, and symptoms like fever and dehydration.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025 -
Mood changes like sadness, anxiety, or irritability arise.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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“Crossness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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