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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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Stacking a chemical peel, a retinoid, a new brow lamination kit and an exfoliating body wash in the same week is how irritation, breakouts and chemical burns happen.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation?
—
Sara Coughlin,
Allure,
30 June 2026
While the vast majority are accidental and cause only mild irritation or localized pain, some species can deliver severe, life-threatening reactions.
—
New Atlas,
30 June 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 5 Jul. 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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