Irritabilities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A condition marked by an abnormal sensitivity to stimulation, leading to excessive emotional responses or discomfort
2. A tendency to perceive or react negatively to stimuli, resulting in increased frustration or agitation
3. An inclination toward being easily annoyed or provoked, often manifesting in heightened stress or discomfort in various situations

Etymology: "Irritabilities" is simply the plural of "irritability", so it is the form of that noun used when speaking of several distinct episodes or kinds of irritability. The noun itself is formed from "irritable", which comes from Latin "irritabilis", meaning easily excited or provoked, from "irritare", to provoke, excite or incite, with the English suffix "-ity" (from Latin "-itas") added to turn the adjective into a noun of quality. The Latin root in "irritare" is also the source of "irritate", and the two English words share that root. Their meanings have drifted together and apart: "irritability" now most often names a readiness to become annoyed, while the older physiological sense, the capacity of tissue to respond to stimulus, remains in technical use.

Synonyms: annoyances, frustrations

Antonyms: calmness, serenity