irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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Signs that a neti pot may be dirty or causing issues for another reason include persistent nasal irritation, worsening congestion, frequent nosebleeds or the development of sinus infections.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As the drinks went down, mutual irritation rose.
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In addition to complications like pneumonia, dehydration, and ear infections, between one and three in 1,000 children will develop encephalitis — irritation and swelling of the brain — either during their measles infection, or several months later.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Others had skin irritation from wearing it.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
As the drinks went down, mutual irritation rose.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to complications like pneumonia, dehydration, and ear infections, between one and three in 1,000 children will develop encephalitis — irritation and swelling of the brain — either during their measles infection, or several months later.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Others had skin irritation from wearing it.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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