irritated

adjective

ir·​ri·​tat·​ed ˈir-ə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce irritated (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Symptoms appear as reddish-brown spots or bumps on the skin that can itch and swell when irritated. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 The Sisters grew irritated with feeling exploited by Afrodisia and their managers. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2024 An irritated bus driver on Thursday honked in anger. Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2024 Children with underlying conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis should speak to their pediatrician or dermatologist about the right products to use to minimize their risk and should never shave on skin that's inflamed or already irritated. Jennifer O'Donnell, Parents, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for irritated 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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