irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd 

: subjected to irritation

especially : roughened, reddened, or inflamed by an irritant

irritated eyes

Synonyms of irritated

• annoyed
• bothered
• exasperated
• angry
• upset
• aggravated

Examples of irritated in a Sentence

irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start

Recent Examples on the Web

Royal biographer Tina Brown went as far as to suggest that Charles is growing increasingly irritated with William. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 July 2026

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through a tunnel on the inside of the elbow, becomes inflamed, swollen and irritated, Johns Hopkins explains. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Pavitt says that the last treatment should focus on keeping the skin hydrated and healthy and avoid any kind of extractions or peels that might possibly leave the skin red or irritated. — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026

With a red category, people can experience irritated eyes, nose or throat; coughing; chest tightness or shortness of breath. — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irritated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated