irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
Synonyms of irritatednext
: subjected to irritation
especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant
irritated eyes

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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Trump takes aspirin to maintain his cardiovascular health, causing his skin to be easily irritated. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026 At the same time, while Pritzker may act irritated by Johnson’s failure to make definitive moves to keep the Bears in the city, Pritzker’s efforts regarding the team are probably more geared toward his political future. Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 And your scalp may feel tight, itchy, or irritated, says Kobets. Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026 Itchy and irritated eyes are some of the most common reasons that patients visit eye doctors. Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for irritated

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irritated was in 1595

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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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