irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
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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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If the body senses irritation in the nose and is not in a deep stage of sleep, then someone may wake up to sneeze.
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Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
These combinations can cause irritation or reduce effectiveness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Manager Rocco Baldelli his team’s 7-2 loss to Washington at Target Field that Buxton has cartilage irritation in the ribs on his left side.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Exposure can cause short-term irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
These combinations can cause irritation or reduce effectiveness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Manager Rocco Baldelli his team’s 7-2 loss to Washington at Target Field that Buxton has cartilage irritation in the ribs on his left side.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Exposure can cause short-term irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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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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