B2
irritable vs irritated vs irritating
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| irritableadjective/ˈɪr.ɪ.tə.bəl/ | Meaning Becoming angry or annoyed very easily. | Goes with — | Example I get irritable when I do not sleep enough. |
| irritatedadjective/ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning slightly angry or annoyed, or (of skin or eyes) red and sore | Goes with irritated by | Example He grew irritated by the constant noise from the building site. |
| irritatingadjective/ˈɪr.ə.teɪ.tɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel annoyed, or making your skin or eyes sore | Goes with irritating habit | Example Some soaps can be irritating to people with sensitive skin. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I get when I do not sleep enough.