as in irritability
readiness to show annoyance or impatience
her biliousness was such that most people simply avoided her
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irritability
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Psychiatric and emotional effects of OSA can also be associated with cognitive decline, and may include irritability, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Researchers studied childhood concussions in patients aged 6 months to about 6 years and found that while most of the children recovered from their symptoms, such as dizziness, irritability, and headaches, within a few weeks, 28% continued to have symptoms a month after their injury.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Biliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biliousness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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