How to Use irritated in a Sentence

irritated

adjective
  • When the scalp is dry, the skin becomes irritated and starts to flake off.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
  • But all the hand washing has led to dry and irritated skin for many of us.
    — Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2020
  • All the while, the clusters got more raw, irritated, and painful.
    — Maressa Brown, SELF, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Don't go crazy, though—the goal is soft skin, not irritated skin.
    — Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2022
  • If my eyes teared up too much, the skin around my eyes would get irritated and turn red.
    — Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 3 Nov. 2017
  • By the end of the clip, her face was visibly red and irritated.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
  • To combat the wear and tear, give them something to soothe dry, irritated skin.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 13 Oct. 2022
  • This beard oil from Prophet and Tools helps to soothe irritated skin and prevent split ends and flakes.
    — Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, 5 Mar. 2021
  • And the way my skin is set up, it's been more irritated by the pollen swirling around New York City than anything else as of late.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 31 May 2022
  • In addition, this rash may feel moist to the touch and lead your skin to feel irritated or itchy.
    — Lambeth Hochwald, Health.com, 27 June 2019
  • The best way to fix scratchy eyeballs is to figure out what’s causing them to be so damn irritated in the first place.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 29 June 2018
  • And the Lakers’ front office would have every right to be irritated with how James put them through the wringer on this.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
  • My skin feels softer and smoother after just one use of this stuff, but isn’t the least bit irritated.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 23 June 2022
  • If a muscle in the pelvic floor becomes too tight, the nerves around it can become irritated and cause cramp-like pains.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • The stress and strain of modern life (and the aging process) can leave eyes looking tired, irritated, and darkened.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • And for me, that means 15 minutes when my face doesn’t look acne-prone and irritated, but rather pure, flushed, and glowy.
    — Jessica Defino, Marie Claire, 17 Oct. 2018
  • When those levels are out of balance, the skin can become irritated and the hair dry, says De Oleo.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Also this skin looks a bit red and irritated under the flakes.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 28 June 2018
  • Callender looked irritated as the game wore on, and who could blame him?
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
  • Read on for the dos and don'ts of calming the inflammation and healing the irritated skin on the double.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2019
  • It’s been used for decades to help heal irritated skin, and is a great option for anyone who needs some moisture in a pinch.
    — Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • This is a go-to skin-care gem for anyone who struggles with dry or irritated skin.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Anyone who paid a ticket along with a hefty penalty last month has the right to feel irritated.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The cat has a small spot of irritated skin — brought on by excessive licking and scratching — that needs to heal.
    — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The herb can help dry, red, irritated, or inflamed skin.
    — Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024
  • And nothing will calm your irritated nasal passages quite like a shot of saline spray.
    — Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
  • An irritated nerve in his right arm originally sent him to the disabled before the end of the first week of the season.
    — Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 June 2018
  • Locals won’t go out of their way for an irritated tourist — in this country or abroad.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2019
  • For those with super-dry, irritated skin, Dr. Gratch cosigns this face cream—this formula gets its rich texture from shea butter (though, keep in mind shea butter is a no-no for acne-prone skin types).
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 June 2025
  • For those who’ve tried multiple creams or skin care routines without real results, this oral treatment offers a new approach that feels more aligned with the needs of aging and easily irritated skin.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025

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