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
Holtzman said there are risks involved with EMS, including skin irritation and discomfort.
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Layering acids with retinoids or scrubs on the same night is a common mistake that leads to irritation.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
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.
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New Atlas,
30 June 2026
People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions are most likely to notice irritation, while most healthy individuals experience little to no impact.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Layering acids with retinoids or scrubs on the same night is a common mistake that leads to irritation.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
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
People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions are most likely to notice irritation, while most healthy individuals experience little to no impact.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
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Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Game changer, annoyance, or something in between?
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Just minutes after Trump’s decision to nix the signing ceremony, Thune sat for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner and voiced some displeasure with the president’s decision, given the bipartisan nature of the bill.
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But with the rise of generative AI, some breweries around the world are starting to be vocal about their displeasure of its use in the beer industry.
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After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
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This town has known seasons of many stripes, from that autumn of grief after 9/11 to that spring of solitude and trepidation as COVID-19 first emerged.
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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