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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However, if eaten in large enough quantities, clover may cause skin irritation or upset stomach.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
For context, a 4-decibel reduction is sufficient to noticeably reduce the irritation caused by street noise, especially in densely populated urban areas.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The player also sympathizes with the host’s irritation over Survivor players taking their fame over to other shows like The Traitors, Deal or No Deal Island, House of Villains, and The Challenge, but says there is simply no stopping it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Residents experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or chest discomfort were advised to decrease the intensity and duration of outdoor activities.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
For context, a 4-decibel reduction is sufficient to noticeably reduce the irritation caused by street noise, especially in densely populated urban areas.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The player also sympathizes with the host’s irritation over Survivor players taking their fame over to other shows like The Traitors, Deal or No Deal Island, House of Villains, and The Challenge, but says there is simply no stopping it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Residents experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or chest discomfort were advised to decrease the intensity and duration of outdoor activities.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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