irascible

an irascible response

He was an irascible man.

His father was irascible, witty, hard drinking and ruinously improvident;

He has an irascible temper and often gets angry over small things.

The irascible customer yelled at the cashier for making a mistake with his order.

Despite his irascible nature, he is a talented musician.

Her irascible behavior often alienates her coworkers.

The irascible old man refused to listen to anyone's advice.

His irascible outbursts make it difficult to work with him.

The teacher's irascible mood affected the entire class.

Dealing with an irascible boss can be challenging.

Despite her irascible reputation, she is actually quite friendly once you get to know her.

His irascible nature often leads to misunderstandings with others.