Irascible and Rancorous

Irascible

Irascible adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Rancorous and irascible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rancorous" instead an adjective "Irascible".

Nearby Word: irascibility

Rancorous

Rancorous adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

Irascible and rancorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Irascible" instead an adjective "Rancorous".

Nearby Words: rancor, rancour
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