irritation

noun

ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce irritation (audio)
Definition of irritationnext
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 What is in Frøya’s Balms Mature skin often benefits from minimizing product irritation by gradually introducing active ingredients. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Ingestion and even airborne exposure can cause adverse reactions, such as respiratory issues, liver failure, and oral irritation. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026 High pollution levels can cause breathing problems, and eye or throat irritation especially for vulnerable people. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 If your skin barrier is already compromised, adding a device may only make irritation worse. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
  1. frustration
  2. exasperation
  3. annoyance
  4. displeasure
  5. grief
Noun
  • Players slapped each other’s helmets in frustration while angry voices carried from the sideline.
    — D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Rubin acknowledged the union’s frustrations in a response to the no-confidence vote, but said there were no funds available to increase overtime.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Still, the suggestion that fashion removes sheep wool from its supply chain drew a breath of exasperation from some fashion insiders, and confusion from others.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Foulkes leveraged public exasperation over the cost and pace of the bridge project for her argument that McKee’s administration isn’t working for most Rhode Islanders.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of exasperation
Noun
  • The third season sees Ranma and fiancée Akane have to deal with old annoyances, new dangers, and even more shenanigans.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While some experts cite the threat of civilian drones being equipped to deliver explosives or chemical or biological agents, authorities and defense executives say the more common risk is annoyance and interruption.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • Grimes isn't the only parent of a child with Musk who has expressed displeasure in their interactions.
    — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Republican president took to social media Sunday to express his displeasure with the decision.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • The ending’s weight comes from the huge scope of the Trask family’s grief, but even more, its emotional heft comes from how clearly this East of Eden sees Lee, the person who has always understood the things the Trasks are still attempting to learn.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Painful memories force her to confront first her own choices, then personal grief and finally, the family secrets that provide the novel’s distinctly elegiac and holistic tone.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of grief

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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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