Iracund
/ˈɪrəkənd/noun
Easily angered or characterized by a quick temper.
Did you know?Iracund descends from Latin *iracundus*, built from *ira*, “anger,” the same root that gives English *ire* and *irate*.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*eis-
“To move passionately or violently; a proposed ancient root associated with anger and vigor.”
Classical Latin
Latin
ira
“Anger, wrath, or fury.”
Classical Latin
Latin
iracundus
“Prone to anger; irascible.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
iracundus
“Angry or quick-tempered, used in learned and religious writing.”
16th Century
English
iracund
“Irascible; easily provoked to anger.”
Modern English
English
iracund
“A rare or archaic adjective meaning quick-tempered.”