Gereiztheit

irritability, testiness

noun ge-RYEST-hite Rare

Also means

edginess

Usage Note

Gereiztheit names a state of being on edge — easily irritated, quick to snap. Zunehmende Gereiztheit ist ein Warnsignal für Burnout — increasing irritability is a warning sign for burnout. Related adjective: gereizt.

Examples

"Die Gereiztheit in seinem Ton ließ sie verstummen."

Natural Translation

The irritability in his tone made her fall silent.

Literal Translation

The testiness in his tone made her go silent.

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