as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car
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Recent Examples of irritation
Exposure can cause short-term effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, along with coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Try to keep the strokes in a downward motion to avoid irritation.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Advertisement Brocks focuses much of his attention these days on scleral lenses, which are large-diameter contact lenses that rest on the whites of the eyes, keeping the cornea hydrated and protecting it from irritation.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
There’s no denying ingrown hairs are a pain—especially around the bikini line—but the best ingrown hair treatments can soothe irritation and, with consistent use, help prevent them from showing up at all.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Try to keep the strokes in a downward motion to avoid irritation.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 July 2025
Advertisement Brocks focuses much of his attention these days on scleral lenses, which are large-diameter contact lenses that rest on the whites of the eyes, keeping the cornea hydrated and protecting it from irritation.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
There’s no denying ingrown hairs are a pain—especially around the bikini line—but the best ingrown hair treatments can soothe irritation and, with consistent use, help prevent them from showing up at all.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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Analysts expressed frustration with CEO Andy Jassy’s explanations for AWS’s relatively slow growth during the conference call.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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On July 29, Trump cut the window to 10 days, citing frustration with Russia's continued drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Aug. 2025
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As Trump supporters press for more information, the president weighed in over the weekend to defend Bondi and express exasperation at the focus on Epstein.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
14 July 2025
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There also has to be a sense of exasperation as nearly every reliever in the bullpen, and a couple who’ve already been sent down, have been a part of their struggles.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Lombardi's messages appeared to show her displeasure and frustration with the noise levels from the performances.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Democrats and independents overwhelmingly have expressed displeasure, with 83% and 71% disapproving, respectively.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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But this time, grief and fear were tinged with a fleeting hope for change that quickly gave way to despair.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Yes, the money is important, but the grief from your father’s death and the confusion around the inheritance have created wounds that money wouldn’t fix.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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