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
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Why Deeper Complexions Need an Adapted Playbook Darker skin has more melanin—and more risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when irritated. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025 But the other people who live nearby may not be so easily swayed by those adorable puppy dog eyes or precious purrs and might get very irritated. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 In other words, matching your mask to your skin’s needs can make the difference between a glowing complexion and an irritated one. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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