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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Throughout his segment, Henderson was noticeably irritated by the insinuation that his stories didn’t add up. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 It’s made with organic ingredients like vitamin E, centella asiatica extract, and shea butter, which is ideal for easily irritated skin and retinol-beginners alike. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 In addition, teens who are dealing with intense emotions that are hard to cope with are often hot-tempered and easily irritated. Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026 If Schaefer is irritated by a mistake made by his players, the suit jacket comes off. Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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