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
When the Giants left, Yankees fans were grousing about him with a mixture of irritation, respect and envy.
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For anyone who’s experienced irritation from whitening in the past, Dr. Wagner recommends this kit for its strips, which are specifically designed to be gentler on enamel.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
While living next to a highway or in a more urban setting might mean less irritation from pollen and plant growth, pollution from motor vehicles can cause problems as well.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For anyone who’s experienced irritation from whitening in the past, Dr. Wagner recommends this kit for its strips, which are specifically designed to be gentler on enamel.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
While living next to a highway or in a more urban setting might mean less irritation from pollen and plant growth, pollution from motor vehicles can cause problems as well.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
Because your stomach stretches, moves, and flexes more than other areas, Ellis notes, navel piercings can be more prone to irritation than other piercings and can have a longer healing process.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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The president has voiced frustration with the 1973 law and similar environmental protections, saying environmentalists are impeding growth.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Malone seemed to realize his players were tuning him out, but his own exasperation peaked on March 21 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The letter also states that the committee has obtained documents that show that Nature Conservancy donors and environmental advocates have expressed displeasure with the settlement.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although some in the media distort the anger directed at Rowling from trans activists, trans people, and allies, the truth is those feelings — not just anger, but betrayal and grief — are justified.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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The film tells the story of a tech entrepreneur (Vincent Cassel) grappling with memory and grief.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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