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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The late Carrie Fisher’s character was sarcastic, politically outspoken, armed, and constantly irritated by the men around her. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026 Messi stood in the midfield looking equally confused and irritated with his hands on his hips, looking over at the North stands, where La Familia was chanting. Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Reapply a thin layer of moisturizer if skin feels dry or irritated. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026 These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function. Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 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 25 May. 2026.

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