irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
Synonyms of irritatednext
: subjected to irritation
especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant
irritated eyes

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function. Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026 Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 Miranda is a riff on Vogue’s former editor in chief Anna Wintour, who used to be irritated by her caricature but eventually came around. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 The People's razor is a game changer for travelers with easily irritated skin. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritated

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irritated was in 1595

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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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