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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Likewise, the skin around the nipples may become dry or irritated from frequent washing or friction when breastfeeding. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025 The bottom of the foot houses a complex network of ligaments, tendons, nerves, small joints and protective fat pads, any of which can become irritated. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 As an intoxicated Virgil became increasingly irritated, security and crew members allegedly tackled and restrained him. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Wondering why your face feels tight after cleansing, your body gets itchy the second the weather changes, and daily shaving leaves your cheeks looking irritated? Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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