Irascible
adj. /ɪˈræsəbl/ (اِریسیبَل)Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
Irascible Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, irascible describes someone whose personality is generally quick to anger.
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Easily angered, quick to lose temperتیز مزاج، غصیلا
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Prone to irritability as a general character traitعمومی طور پر چڑچڑا مزاج رکھنے والا
“Irascible” describes a persistent personality trait, not a one-time reaction to a specific event.
Word Details
| Word | Irascible |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | C1 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | تیز مزاج، غصیلا |
| English Meaning | Easily angered; quick-tempered by nature |
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈræsəbl/ |
| Word Type | Formal, negative adjective |
| Commonness | Common in character description writing |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “irascible” for someone whose general personality is quick to anger — an irascible old neighbour who shouts at children for walking on his lawn.
اردو وضاحت
“Irascible” اس شخص کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جس کا مزاج عمومی طور پر تیز اور غصیلا ہو۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Irritable” can describe a temporary state, such as being irritable from lack of sleep; “irascible” describes a more permanent, characteristic personality trait of quick anger.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Irascible |
| Noun | Irascibility |
| Adverb | Irascibly |
There is no standard verb form of “irascible” in modern English.
Irascible vs Irritable
“Irritable” often describes a temporary state caused by specific circumstances, like tiredness or hunger.
“Irascible” describes a more permanent personality trait — a person who is generally quick to anger as part of their character, not just in a passing mood.
Common Mistakes
✓ She was irritated for five minutes after the bad news.
For a brief, temporary reaction, use “irritated” or “annoyed” — “irascible” describes an ongoing personality trait.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Useful in Task 2 essays about personality types, workplace dynamics, or family relationships.
Speaking: Can describe a difficult, quick-tempered person in Part 2.
Example: “Working with an irascible manager taught her how to stay calm under pressure.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears in literature and character studies describing quick-tempered figures; not scientific vocabulary.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Latin irascibilis, from irasci (“to grow angry”), from ira (“anger”).
Memory Tip
“Ira” means anger, as in “irate” — irascible means prone to anger.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “irascible”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “irascible”:
4. Noun form:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of irascible in Urdu?
Irascible means تیز مزاج، غصیلا — having a tendency to be easily angered.
Is irascible a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is irascibility and the adverb is irascibly.
What are the synonyms of irascible?
Irritable, short-tempered, testy, and hot-tempered — with nuance explained above.
What is the opposite of irascible?
Even-tempered, placid, and calm.