How to Use irritability in a Sentence

irritability

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  • While mood swings, weight gain, and irritability are known potential side effects of menopause, growing breasts aren't.
    — Korin Miller, Health.com, 23 June 2021
  • One of the most consistent emotions noted in my patients’ pandemic diaries has been irritability.
    — Washington Post, 25 June 2021
  • As the days lengthen and the mercury rises, so too will the prevalence of anxiety, stress, anger, grief, fatigue, irritability and other emotions researchers have linked to heat.
    — Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Mejía’s daughter was around 2 months old, the 26-year-old mother’s episodes of anxiety and irritability had darkened into thoughts of suicide.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2021
  • Managers can educate employees on the two types of stress: bad stress (lack of energy, focus and irritability) and good stress (feeling excited and alive).
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The stress and irritability of new parenthood don’t end with the birthing parent, either.
    — ​jessica Migala, SELF, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The most common side effects in small children are fever, irritability and pain at the injection site, but most are mild and pass within a few days.
    — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 18 June 2022
  • Soreness at the injection site, as well as fever and irritability, were common but rarely lasted more than a day.
    — Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2022
  • Round-the-clock daylight disrupts sleep, leading to irritability – and worse.
    — USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • Fatigue, irritability, rapid pulse, sunken eyes and high thirst are all clear signs of dehydration, according to the CDC.
    — Allie Kelly, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • The most common side effects reported from the shots were pain at the injection site, irritability and drowsiness.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 17 June 2022
  • Be aware of changes in younger kids such as excessive clinginess, irritability, or new onset of bed wetting.
    — Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2022
  • But both men, who suffered abuse and malnourishment at the hands of their captors, struggle with fatigue and irritability, Shaw said.
    — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Outrage can bring greatness to art; irritability, not so much.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can include mania, depression, irritability, low energy, and more.
    — Tammy Worth, Health, 14 June 2024
  • The side effects in the clinical trials were similar to those seen in older kids and adults: pain and redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue, irritability and fever.
    — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 27 June 2022
  • Be aware of the physical signs that the events are getting to you, like changes in appetite, stomach troubles, sleeplessness, muscle tension and irritability, Rice said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 27 Feb. 2022
  • Crawford said that depression for this group may look more like irritability than sadness.
    — Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 6 July 2022
  • In both cases, irritability, decreased appetite and pain, redness or swelling at or around the injection site were observed.
    — Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 21 June 2022
  • To that list, Dr. Melnyk adds fatigue, irritability, the tendency to get angry easily, and sleeping too much or not enough.
    — Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 June 2022
  • Other possible symptoms may include cool and moist skin, fast and weak pulse rate, fast and shallow breathing, or irritability.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Research has shown that extreme heat has been linked to increases in irritability and symptoms of depression.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 May 2023
  • Symptoms of a melatonin overdose can include headache, dizziness and irritability, according to the AASM.
    — Fortune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Changes in Behavior: Some dogs may display signs of irritability, restlessness, or changes in appetite due to the discomfort caused by arthritis.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
  • Florida State coach Mike Norvell detected a touch of irritability among his team as preseason camp closed.
    — Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022
  • This can manifest as sudden shifts in mood, ranging from euphoria to irritability or even bouts of sadness.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Depression and anxiety can both bring on fatigue, irritability, and a lack of focus.
    — Samantha Lauriello, Health, 26 June 2023
  • In addition to stress, too much caffeine can cause problems with sleep, digestion, and irritability.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Inside, the officers found a half bottle of pills with JJ’s name on the label on the kitchen counter—prescription Risperidone, which can treat irritability associated with autism.
    — Leah Sottile, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022
  • Mayer says the King's irritability amid extreme stress displayed on those occasion was very much in character.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022

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