iracund

American

[ahy-ruh-kuhnd] / ˈaɪ rəˌkʌnd /

adjective

prone to anger; irascible.

iracund British

/ ˈaɪərəˌkʌnd /

adjective

rare easily angered

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Other Word Forms

iracundity noun

Etymology

Origin of iracund

1815–25; < Latin īrācundus, equivalent to īrā- ( see irate) + -cundus inclined to (adj. suffix)

Example Sentences

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A fat, just man, he too; probably somewhat iracund; not without troubles in his House.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14 by Carlyle, Thomas

"By heavens!" exclaimed the iracund mayor, turning red again.

From Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

An iracund bear, of dangerous proportions, and justly irritated against us at present?

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05 by Carlyle, Thomas

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