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
This stiffness mismatch causes irritation, tissue damage, and eventual device failure.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
For example, kerosene ― a primary ingredient in many types of jet fuel ― can cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs, dizziness, headaches and other symptoms, depending on exposure.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Recognized by the National Eczema Association, Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream is fragrance-free and packed with gentle ingredients like squalane, glycerin, and panthenol to hydrate and soothe without irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The irascible Cox has spent years prodding Day-Lewis in interviews over his acting techniques, largely as a way of explaining his irritation with Succession co-star (and Day-Lewis’s fellow Method actor) Jeremy Strong.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
For example, kerosene ― a primary ingredient in many types of jet fuel ― can cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs, dizziness, headaches and other symptoms, depending on exposure.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Recognized by the National Eczema Association, Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream is fragrance-free and packed with gentle ingredients like squalane, glycerin, and panthenol to hydrate and soothe without irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The irascible Cox has spent years prodding Day-Lewis in interviews over his acting techniques, largely as a way of explaining his irritation with Succession co-star (and Day-Lewis’s fellow Method actor) Jeremy Strong.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irritation
Noun
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The thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mahama breaks off in exasperation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some councilmembers reacted to the extension with exasperation Wednesday.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carry a pack of tissues everywhere in case they are needed because the slightest comments or annoyances could set us off at these times.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that’ll always be the source of great frustration and annoyance for her.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Margolick quotes letters to local newspapers from viewers almost vindictive in their displeasure.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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And still, as they are borne further away from the ground, there is displeasure.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ege, a 31-year-old special education teacher, ended up reaching out to the group Families for Safe Streets, whose members showed up at their apartment shortly after Musyoka’s death to help them through those initial days and weeks of grief.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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We’re largely left to imagine her fears for an uncertain future, her grief for an unknown, unborn child and her thoughts on becoming a symbolic figure in the outside world, with another woman’s name to boot.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritation. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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