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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Pedants themselves can become irritated; lucubration is hard on the body. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 Their symptoms come from irritated or tight pelvic floor muscles, nerve hypersensitivity, stress or prolonged sitting — problems that don’t show up on urine tests or cultures. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025 You might be irritated by someone due to fiery Mars being opposite your sign this month. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025 Likewise, the skin around the nipples may become dry or irritated from frequent washing or friction when breastfeeding. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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