irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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His answer: a serum powered by a first-of-its-kind vitamin A derivative, formulated to penetrate deeper than off-the-shelf retinoids—without the ingredient’s signature irritation.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.
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Experiencing some dry eye, eye irritation, halos and glare, light sensitivity, or vision fluctuation in the first couple of months after surgery is normal as your healing progresses.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
At the height of the alerts, states such as Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin were advised to be especially vigilant, with public health authorities urging individuals who develop symptoms like coughing, throat irritation, or shortness of breath to limit outdoor activity.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
Experiencing some dry eye, eye irritation, halos and glare, light sensitivity, or vision fluctuation in the first couple of months after surgery is normal as your healing progresses.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
At the height of the alerts, states such as Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin were advised to be especially vigilant, with public health authorities urging individuals who develop symptoms like coughing, throat irritation, or shortness of breath to limit outdoor activity.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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