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
Snag the Cetaphil Healthy Renew Anti-Aging Face Serum to get the benefits of retinol without the dryness and irritation.
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Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Studies have linked excessive sodium phosphate intake to kidney strain and cardiovascular risks, and carrageenan to digestive inflammation and gut irritation.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Medical staff said pepper spray exposure can cause temporary pain, irritation and discomfort in animals and may lead to eye injuries if not treated.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
What a triumvirate of irritation.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Studies have linked excessive sodium phosphate intake to kidney strain and cardiovascular risks, and carrageenan to digestive inflammation and gut irritation.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Medical staff said pepper spray exposure can cause temporary pain, irritation and discomfort in animals and may lead to eye injuries if not treated.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
What a triumvirate of irritation.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
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Republicans argue the region’s frustrations reflect years of structural failures under Cooper’s disaster management system, stretching back to earlier storms.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Dane may well share his captain’s frustration at the lack of January signings, but Romero surely cannot repeatedly publicly criticise Spurs and escape punishment.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a remarkable scene, a federal judge questioned the government's handling of immigration cases, and ICE attorney Julie Le — who was assigned to assist the Justice Department in Minnesota — expressed exasperation.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some players must manage their annoyance at the lack of seriousness during this event.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick show care and loyalty to each other, as well as conflict, annoyance, and repair.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tim Fitzgerald, the publisher of GoPowercat, expressed his displeasure in an X post.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Highlighting her work to improve the MBTA, Healey complimented current Transportation Secretary Phillip Eng, who used to be a leader of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), seemingly acknowledging displeasure with his predecessor.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Identity protection does not end when life does, and scammers know that grief creates gaps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The second half of the film, where Robert tries to find purpose in the hazy aftermath of grief, had the potential to feel more amorphous.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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